Journal entry #1

Leticia Rivera

08/31/2016

English 210

Fall Semester 2016

“What is Science?” Journal Entry #1

In 1945, George Orwell composed an article discussing his viewpoint on a letter written by Mr. J. Stewart Cook. Mr. Cook was discussing the necessity of everyone becoming scientifically educated, as well as scientist being involved in humanities. Mr. Orwell main concern for his article is defining the term science. He wanted to clarify to the public that science isn’t just biology, chemistry or anything of that matter. Science can broaden into other subjects such as history and arts.

I agree with Mr. Orwell on the case of broadening the term science to all teachings. It makes sense for the world, regardless of the discipline being practiced, should be scientifically educated. Now that I think about it, all disciplines examples such as history, politics, business and many more, have suggested scientific approaches in gaining information. As a student I have involved myself in many different subjects in the academic environment. Somehow, I always was able to use scientific understandings to continue my success in courses unrelated to subjects like biology and chemistry.