Feynman Part 5

      It's not completely shocking for Feynman to say "I wanted to convey an emotion I have about the beauty of the world."  We can see, through his extravagant story-telling and friendly disposition, an unmistakable passion for not only science, but for life in general.  In terms of the exemplary scientist, I think this quality is one that can be seen as a relevant virtue.  In the least, it cannot hurt.  A passion for life seems to precede a passion for science.  Our exemplary scientists are curious about science because they are curious about the world.  They respect its beauty, and they search for explanations that define such amazing natural laws.  Feynman just so happens to say it to us directly.

      Ironically, Feynman's efforts at learning to draw contain some valuable points about how science should be taught.  By juxtaposing the virtues of science with the virtues of art, Feynman is able to explain some crossover between the two.  As someone studying chemistry, I am all too familiar with learning strict methods and techniques in my classes.   Yet, Feynman stresses that these are not the only valuable concepts, and that the "spirit" to apply such methods must be taught.  Feynman's ability to draw virtue from other practices and apply it to his own life is remarkable.  Our discussion on how virtues are dependent on the particular situation reminds me how valuable this talent can be.  Feynman could interpret virtuous action in one situation and examine how such a virtue would work in science.  An exemplary scientist should strive to see how science could always be improved in this way.