The Levels of Science Regardless of pre-determined principles...

The Levels of Science Regardless of pre-determined principles, science can be classified into two degrees: 1- The beginning level of science includes the pure reflection of a subject into the mind by means of our senses and other devices. At this level, our mind is like a mirror except for issues without observable effects, like causality, which is far different from seeing something in the mirror.

This level is called “pre-science.” 2- In the next level, the subject reflected in the mind falls into the streams of side information, concentration and universal laws, and principles. We now have a clearer knowledge of the subject, for it is no longer a mere reflection. In this step, the mind learns a lot about a phenomenon, and begins to discover how it relates to other phenomena.

For example, when observing a leaf, the mental awareness of the observer does not only make him study the physical aspects of the leaf; he will go beyond that and study its other aspects, considering it as a link of the chain of the universe. Considering science according to the state of mind the scientist may be in, science will have three steps: a) Elementary: in this step, the mind encounters a great deal of certainties. Any phenomenon man realizes is considered as a separate fact.

a) Intermediate: the mind encounters various aspects of phenomena, and figures them out, provided there is no conflict between them; thus, the mind passes doubt and enters the higher stage. b) Advanced: the mind is at the peak of its awareness here, and reaches complete certainty by means of total knowledge of all phenomena.

Factors that Make Man Seek Science The basic factor that arouses the interest for science in man is the necessity for a correct, clear relationship with the facts that surround the human character. Such a necessity arises from the “self-love,” or the “need for self-preservation.” If the need for science persists, the necessity to establish a correct, clear relationship with facts can appear in various ways.

In other words, people recognize facts by means of different factors, namely: 1- Expanding the dominance of the “self” upon nature in order to make use of its physical and spiritual benefits, 2- The enjoyment of science, 3- Eagerness for discovering facts, 4- Literal advantage-seeking, whether the greed for wealth, fame or popularity. 5- Spiritual flourish and elevation through establishing contact with the truth.