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“Therefore, a grotesque account of a period some thousands of years ago is taken seriously though it be built by piling special assumptions on special assumptions, ad hoc hypothesis [invented for a purpose] on ad hoc hypothesis, and tearing apart the fabric of science whenever it appears convenient. The result is a fantasia which is neither history nor science.”

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James Bryant Conant
James Bryant Conant

James Bryant Conant was an American chemist and educator. Born on March 26, 1893, in Massachusetts, he passed away on February 11, 1978. Conant made significant contributions to the field of chemistry, particularly in organic and biochemistry. He served as a chemistry professor at Harvard University and was the president of the university for 20 years, from 1933 to 1953. During his tenure, he promoted scientific research and educational reforms at Harvard, leaving a profound impact on American science education and policy. more

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