Michael Polanyi quotes - page 2

Admittedly, scientific authority is not distributed evenly throughout the body of scientists; some distinguished members of the profession predominate over others of a more junior standing. (Michael Polanyi)

Admittedly, the body of scientists, as a whole, does uphold the authority of science over the lay public. It controls thereby also the process by which young men are trained to become members of the scientific profession.

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And the actual achievements of biology are explanations in terms of mechanisms founded on physics and chemistry, which is not the same thing as explanations in terms of physics and chemistry.

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But even physics cannot be defined from an atomic topography.

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But the system of prices ruling the market not only transmits information in the light of which economic agents can mutually adjust their actions, it also provides them with an incentive to exercise economy in terms of money.

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My title is intended to suggest that the community of scientists is organized in a way which resembles certain features of a body politic and works according to economic principles similar to those by which the production of material goods is regulated.

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The process of philosophic and scientific enlightenment has shaken the stability of beliefs held explicitly as articles of faith.

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Michael Polanyi

Occupation: Hungarian Scientist
Born: March 11, 1891
Died: February 22, 1976
Quotes count: 32
Wikipedia: Michael Polanyi

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