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... scientific knowledge , almost , it would seem , in proportion to its degree of abstraction and its isolation from immediate practical concerns . The most dynamic gift of science to technics is what A. N. Whitehead termed the greatest ...
... scientific knowledge , almost , it would seem , in proportion to its degree of abstraction and its isolation from immediate practical concerns . The most dynamic gift of science to technics is what A. N. Whitehead termed the greatest ...
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... scientific information by means of a small standard unit , the scientific paper , whereby reports on isolated observations and experiments could be promptly circulated in scientific journals . This practical device , based on the ...
... scientific information by means of a small standard unit , the scientific paper , whereby reports on isolated observations and experiments could be promptly circulated in scientific journals . This practical device , based on the ...
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... Scientific abstractions , as neutral medium of exchange , 65 Scientific advances , unforeseen conse- quences of , 80 Scientific data , military need for , 38 Scientific discoveries , profitable exploita- tion of , 122 Scientific ...
... Scientific abstractions , as neutral medium of exchange , 65 Scientific advances , unforeseen conse- quences of , 80 Scientific data , military need for , 38 Scientific discoveries , profitable exploita- tion of , 122 Scientific ...
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NEW EXPLORATIONS NEW WORLDS | 3 |
RETURN OF THE SUN GOD | 28 |
THE MECHANIZED WORLD PICTURE | 51 |
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