Political Science · Indian Political Thought
UGC NET October 2020 Political Science
Who propagated the idea of scientific humanism?
ALohia
BGhosh
CTagore
DNehru ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) Nehru — Jawaharlal Nehru propagated the idea of scientific humanism, so he is the answer.
Explanation
★Jawaharlal Nehru propagated the idea of scientific humanism, so he is the answer.
★He described it as a synthesis of the scientific outlook and humanistic, even spiritual, ideals.
★Nehru held there was no inherent conflict between humanism and the scientific spirit; both could advance social progress together.
★He developed these ideas in his book 'The Discovery of India', written in 1944 and published in 1946.
★There he combined a survey of India's history and culture with a vision of a modern, science-grounded nation.
★Nehru's stress on 'scientific temper' shaped his approach to planning, industry and education after 1947.
★Lohia, Aurobindo Ghosh and Tagore were major thinkers, but scientific humanism is specifically Nehru's idea.
★Nehru called India's scientific laboratories the temples of modern India, fusing the scientific spirit with humane ends.
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