Science, as a methodological approach, is primarily concerned with describing and explaining the natural world based on empirical evidence and rigorous observation. It aims to provide objective and verifiable knowledge about the physical universe. However, science itself does not make value judgments.
Value judgments involve subjective assessments of what is good, bad, right, wrong, or morally desirable. These judgments are based on personal, cultural, ethical, or philosophical considerations, which are beyond the scope of scientific inquiry.
While science can provide information that may inform ethical discussions or decision-making, it does not determine values or prescribe what is morally right or wrong. The application of scientific knowledge and technology requires value judgments to be made by individuals, policymakers, and society at large.
It is important to recognize the distinction between descriptive statements (what is) and prescriptive or normative statements (what ought to be). Science deals with describing and explaining the natural world (descriptive), while value judgments involve personal or societal preferences, ethics, and moral considerations (prescriptive or normative).
Ethics, philosophy, and other disciplines are better suited to addressing value judgments and providing frameworks for ethical decision-making. Science can provide valuable information and evidence to inform those discussions, but the ultimate decisions involve broader considerations beyond scientific findings.