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“Science is the natural ally of religion.”

Quote by Theodore Parker

Book:The Sermons of Religion

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The Sermons of Religion

This book compiles a series of sermons that delve into the depths of religious belief and practice, offering a diverse range of perspectives on spiritual matters and theological concepts. more

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Theodore Parker

Theodore Parker was an American Unitarian minister, abolitionist, and social reformer. He is recognized for his theological and social writings that had a profound impact on the abolitionist movement and the Unitarian Church. Born on August 24, 1810, Parker dedicated his life to social justice and the fight for the rights of the marginalized. more

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Book:Table talk, 1941-1944

Source: Table talk, 1941-1944

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Source: Collected essays

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Author:Thomas Huxley

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Book:The Logic of Scientific Discovery

Source: The Logic of Scientific Discovery

“For it is necessary in every practical science to proceed in a composite (i.e. deductive) manner. On the contrary in speculative science, it is necessary to proceed in an analytical manner by breaking down the complex into elementary principles.”

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Book:Commentary on Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics

Source: Commentary on Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics

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Author:Auguste Comte

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Book:The Great Instauration

Source: The Great Instauration

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Author:Albert Einstein

“It is the rule which says that the other rules of scientific procedure must be designed in such a way that they do not protect any statement in science against falsification.”

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Book:The Logic of Scientific Discovery

Source: The Logic of Scientific Discovery