“Observation is the generative act in scientific discovery. For all its aberrations, the evidence of the senses is essentially to be relied upon provided we observe nature as a child does, without prejudices and preconceptions, but with that clear and candid vision which adults lose and scientists must strive to regain.”
Quote by Peter Medawar
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Induction and intuition in scientific thought
This book delves into the concepts of induction and intuition as they relate to scientific inquiry, examining how these methods contribute to the advancement of scientific knowledge. more
Author
Peter Medawar
Peter Medawar was a British biologist and immunologist recognized for his work in transplantation immunology. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1960 for his discovery of immunological tolerance. more
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