Book excerpt: WHAT IS SCIENCE? Science is a domain of inquiry. The organized knowledge with inquiry, logical reasoning and experimentation as its central themes, that we call science. NATURE OF SCIENCE Nature of science is defined by certain characteristics which distinguish it from other spheres of human endeavor. These are discussed below Science is a particular way of looking at nature A morning walker looks at the rising sun, pays obeisance to the sun-god, for bestowing the earth with light and energy. Another walker with a scientific bent of mind or scientific attitude tries to understand the process of energy generation