Evolution of Scientific Ideas
- Scientific understanding evolves as new observations challenge old frameworks
- Concepts like the ether or atom, once treated as absolute, are now seen as adaptable to broader insights
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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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