If the reader questions whether there is still war between science and dogma, I m ust reply that there always will be as long as knowledge is opposed to ignorance.
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Karl Pearson’s The Grammar of Science redefines science as a tool for describing phenomena rather than explaining ultimate truths. By challenging traditional concepts like matter and causation, Pearson highlights the evolving nature of scientific thought. Emphasizing the scientific method’s societal value, the book advocates for critical thinking as essential to progress
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