Title: The power and the limits of science
Headings: The power and the limits of science
The power and the limits of science
Science’s success in understanding the natural world motivates some scientists to claim that it is all-powerful and will eventually explain absolutely everything

Content: These are the questions children ask – the “ultimate questions” of Karl Popper. I have in mind such questions as: How did everything begin? What are we all here for? What is the point of living?” “It is not to science therefore but to metaphysics, imaginative literature or religion that we must turn for answers to questions having to do with first and last things?” ( The Limits of Science, Oxford University Press 1987). Science undoubtedly deserves great respect from all, but not global deference. Philosophy, religion and the humanities in general have their own very important roles in trying to show us how to live good, happy and productive lives. They should get on with their business and stop tipping their caps to science.