I think “should” isn’t quite the right frame here. You can have whatever motivations you want. But, it’s a if-then fact about the world that science was helpful for people seeking to affect the world.
(Also note “manipulate” sometimes has negative connotations which isn’t really what’s meant here)
So, the motive should be to gain the ability to manipulate the world?
I think “should” isn’t quite the right frame here. You can have whatever motivations you want. But, it’s a if-then fact about the world that science was helpful for people seeking to affect the world.
(Also note “manipulate” sometimes has negative connotations which isn’t really what’s meant here)