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Science is an innate skill, not just objective. This article proposes a multidimensional framework for studying subjective experiences, including spirituality, by integrating ancient Indian philosophies and modern techniques.

Keywords:

Faith Mind Religion Science Spirituality Swami Vivekananda

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Area of Science:

Philosophy of Science
Cognitive Science
Neuroscience

Background:

Traditional scientific paradigms often overlook subjective mental phenomena.
Science is viewed as an innate human skill, rooted in perceptual experience and requiring bias management.
Existing objective methods may be insufficient for fully understanding the mind.

Purpose of the Study:

To propose a multidimensional framework for understanding science as an innate human skill.
To advocate for the inclusion of subjective and intuitive experiences within scientific inquiry.
To explore the integration of ancient Indian philosophies with modern scientific methodologies.

Main Methods:

Conceptual analysis of science as an innate skill.
Exploration of a proposed multidimensional framework for scientific practice.
Review of ancient Indian philosophies and spiritual practices for methodological insights.

Main Results:

Science-skill is presented as an innate human capacity, manifesting across dimensions of precision, need, and interest.
A framework is proposed to accommodate the scientific study of diverse human experiences, including religion and spirituality.
The study highlights the necessity of developing new techniques for subjective and intuitive experiences.

Conclusions:

The scientific study of the mind can be advanced by incorporating subjective and intuitive dimensions.
Integrating ancient Indian philosophical concepts and practices can enrich scientific methodologies.
Swami Vivekananda's insights offer a valuable perspective on the evolution of scientific inquiry into the mind.