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“The problem of values arises only when men try to fit together their need to be social animals with their need to be free men. There is no problem, and there are no values, until men want to do both. If an anarchist wants only freedom, whatever the cost, he will prefer the jungle of man at war with man. And if a tyrant wants only social order, he will create the totalitarian state.”

Quote by Jacob Bronowski

Book:Science and Human Values

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Science and Human Values

This book delves into the profound impact of scientific progress on various aspects of human life, including ethics, culture, and societal norms. It examines the moral considerations and philosophical debates that arise from scientific discoveries and technological innovations, offering a nuanced perspective on the intersection of science and human values. more

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Jacob Bronowski

Jacob Bronowski was an outstanding mathematician born on January 18, 1908, and died on August 22, 1974. He made significant contributions to the field of mathematics, particularly in topology and mathematical physics. more

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