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“Scientists do not believe in fundamental and absolute certainties. For the scientist, certainty is never an end, but a search; not the ordering of certainty, but its exploration. For the scientist, certainty represents the highest degree of probability.”

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Ashley Montagu
Ashley Montagu

Ashley Montagu was a prominent British anthropologist known for his extensive research on human behavior and culture. His work encompassed a wide range of fields, including race, gender, and social structures, and had a profound impact on the development of anthropology. more

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