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     %SCIENTISTS VALUES IDEALS PARADIGM OBJECTIVITY 890307

     The  scientific paradigm is rooted in the  separation
between observer/analyst and that which the subject of the
observation  and  analysis.   The paradigm  is  rooted  in
separation,  fragmentation,  analysis,  disintegration and
dichotomies;   not in integration.  Personal and  communal
integrity   are   not  central  concerns  of   scientists.
Objectification,  manipulation,  control,  quantification,
analysis,  separation,  disintegration,  and fragmentation
are all characteristic activities of scientists.

     Wise  consideration of issues relating to values  and
ideals must involve consideration of personal and communal
integrity.  Such considerations cannot be wisely rooted in
separation,   fragmentation,  analysis and disintegration.
Thus  our  scientists'  paradigm does not  include  within
itself  appropriate  roots for the wise assessment of  the
value of the paradigm.

     Our   scientists'    paradigm  contains   within   it
principles  which  lead scientists away from the kinds  of
considerations which are essential to any wise  assessment
of the value of our scientists'  paradigm. The paradigm is
not merely value neutral;  it is of such a character as to
obscure  clear  definitions  of issues having to  do  with
values  and ideals.  While ostensibly being value neutral;
not  concerned with values,  our scientists'  paradigm  in
practice  leads scientists to set priorities with  regards
to the spending of time and energy on the part of some  of
our  most  intelligent citizens.  Leading the  setting  of
priorities  with  regards to the spending  of  any  scarce
resource is a value laden activity.

                                                                                                                               
                         (c) 2005 by Paul A. Smith in      
                    (On Being Yourself, Whole and Healthy)  
                                                                                                                               
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