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Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Mullah Nasrudin on what to believe, Science or Arts?


Though there are differences in approaches of, what art is? Almost every artist has his/her own personal definition of art depending on their personality and personal inclinations. However, the definition of art becomes interesting when we see  compared with that of Science. I came across a comparison by Claude Bernard ( 1813-1817)that is more than one and half century old. He says,

“Art is “I”; Science is “we”……………………..


The difference seems like those of monarchy and democracy…. However, knowing the definition is belonging to earlier periods of Science....... (to period of Baby Science; as Bob likes to call the introductory Science material).............., so I like to share few centuries earlier's demonstrative comparison of Science and arts by a famous character of Central Asia,........ “Mullah Nasrudin”;

“A neighbor came to Mullah Nasrudin, asking to borrow his donkey…….. “It is out on loan,” Mullah Nasrudin replied. At that moment donkey brayed loudly from inside the stable…….. “But I can hear it bray, over there.” Said the neighbor……”Whom do you believe, asked Mullah Nasrudin, “Me or a donkey?”…………..”

Science says, “Believe the evidence” and arts say, “Believe me” that is the difference…. What to believe? I would say, “Take the advice of Mullah Nasrudin seriously :)

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