Scientific Method and Society
- Science promotes objective reasoning and impartial analysis, vital for informed citizenship
- Its method of classifying facts fosters critical thinking, countering emotional or biased decision-making
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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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