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“Science doesn't deliver even that much "truth"; it delivers empirically adequate generalisations, and that is all we need.”

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John Wilkins (February 14, 1614 - November 19, 1672) was an English author, philosopher, and scientist. He is known for his contributions to scientific philosophy, natural philosophy, and religious philosophy, and was one of the early members of the Royal Society. more

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