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John Gorrie Biography

Scientist

John Gorrie was an American scientist born on October 3, 1803, and died on June 29, 1855. He is known for his contributions to refrigeration technology and ice-making.

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“From the physician, as emphatically the student of Nature, is expected not only an inquiry into cause, but an investigation of the whole empire of Nature and a determination of the applicability of every species of knowledge to the improvement of his art.”

Art Whole Science Causes Knowledge Students Determination Species Expected Improvement Empires Investigation Physicians Inquiry

Author:John Gorrie

“The wonderful structure of the animal system will probably never permit us to look upon it as a merely physical apparatus, yet the demands of science require that the evidently magnified principles of vitality should be reduced to their natural spheres, or if truth requires, wholly subverted in favor of those more cognizable by the human understanding. The spirit of the age will not tolerate in the devotee of science a quiet indifference.”

Ifs Should Humans Looks Truth Age Science Spirit Understanding Natural Animal Principles Wonderful Quiet Demand Structure Favors Indifference Look Up Permit Spheres Tolerate Vitality Devotee

Author:John Gorrie

“Physiology is the basis of all medical improvement and in precise proportion as our survey of it becomes more accurate and extended, it is rendered more solid.”

Bases Medical Improvement Proportion Accurate Precise Surveys Physiology

Author:John Gorrie

About the Author

Born: October 3, 1803
Died: June 29, 1855
Known for: Scientist
Quotes: 3

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