Marching Towards a Scientific, Religionless, Casteless Ideal Society for Upholding Sustainable Humanity
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Purpose: To critically examine the intersectionality of science, religion, caste, and sustainability in shaping human societies and values. To propose a vision of a scientific, religionless, casteless ideal society that upholds principles of equity, justice, and environmental stewardship; To stimulate dialogue and reflection on the transformative potential of transcending traditional boundaries and prejudices to create a more sustainable and humane world, and through rigorous analysis, empirical evidence, and ethical reasoning, the paper seeks to inspire individuals, communities, and policymakers to envision and work towards a future where scientific knowledge, moral values, and social justice converge to uphold sustainable humanity. Methodology: Exploratory research methodology is used. The required information is collected based on relevant keywords using Google, Google Scholar, and AI-driven GPT engines. The information is analysed, compared, evaluated, interpreted as per specific analysis framework. Results/Analysis: This conceptual paper analysed the impact of religion on society and evaluated the persistence of Caste in Modern society and the rise of scientific rationalism. A model of scientific, religionless, casteless ideal society is proposed based on literature review of available models in this area and various factors affecting the model are analysed. Further, a hypothetical Casteless Society is proposed and evaluated based on the identified responsibilities of Stakeholders. The Challenges and Obstacles of such a society for upholding sustainable humanity as analysed using ABCD analysis Framework. Originality/Value: A new conceptual model on scientific, religionless, casteless ideal society is proposed. The implementation Strategies, Guidelines are discussed and Suggestions for realization of such dreamy society are presented. Type of Paper: Conceptual research analysis.
Authors: P. S. Aithal, Ramanathan Srinivasan
Institution: Poornaprajna Institute of Management
Language: English
Subfield: Sociology and Political Science
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4416697396