The Study Of Bernal's Thought Of The Science Ethics

Science is undoubtly the pivotal part of human culture and scientific thought has been in existence as long as the human history has, however, the history of intended study of science itself has not been long. Strictly speaking, the study of science began in the first half of 20th century with the work of the famous English scholar Bernard. His first work of science of science includes his thought of science ethics.Bernal studied science itself systematically; he investigated into social functions of science, social responsibilities of scientists,and the influence of political system on scientific activities. Bernal's main point is that scientific workers must persist a value orientation of merciful utilitarianism to scientific practice and as an individual he must conform to high standard of morality, be conscious of own social responsibilities ,ensure to achieve the freedom and efficiency of scientific organization,and conform to the scientific rules of ethic. While as a whole, human society must do its best to ensure that scientific studies follow a route which will benefit the human being. After all, the value of any human activity is endowed by humankind itself, and it is up to mankind to decide how to use every tool it created. In conclusion, Bernal has made a detailed and thorough study upon mankind as the subject of morality both in individual and as a whole.