An effort should be made to dispel the misunderstandings that still prevent the much-needed synthesis and mutual supplementation of science and the humanities. βββ
Problem Β·Misunderstandings prevent the synthesis of science and the humanities
The misunderstanding should be dispelled. Science and the humanities should be synthesized.
Author sees this as a "caricature" of science. Author implies that science does not ignore or explain away the most essential human values. That science can have something to say about morality, religion, and the arts.
Scientists (mistakenly) view humanities as only interested in emotion and sentiment. That humanities are useless because it serves no pragmatic purpose (contra science and technology). That morality, religion, and the arts are of secondary importance.
Not supported, because the author says that fruitful collaboration is unlikely if uninformed persons continue to view science as only materialistic and humanities as only idealistic. But we donβt know whether uninformed persons will continue to hold those views.
Difficulty
65% of people who answer get this correct
This is a difficult question.
It is significantly harder than the average question in this passage.
CURVE
Score of students with a 50% chance of getting this right
25%148
158
75%168
Analysis
Authorβs perspective
Implied
Critique or debate
Humanities
Problem-analysis
Answer Popularity
PopularityAvg. score
a
28%
161
b
4%
159
c
1%
159
d
65%
166
e
1%
156
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