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“No doubt, a scientist isn't necessarily penalized for being a complex, versatile, eccentric individual with lots of extra-scientific interests. But it certainly doesn't help him a bit.”

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Stephen Toulmin
Stephen Toulmin

Stephen Toulmin was a prominent British philosopher known for his work in the fields of argumentation theory and critical thinking. His contributions have had a profound impact on logic, epistemology, and rhetoric. more

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