Observation, Reflection, and Experimentation

We have three approaches at our disposal: the observation of nature, reflection, and experimentation. Observation serves to assemble the data, reflection to synthesise them and experimentation to test the results of the synthesis. The observation of nature must be assiduous, just as reflection must be profound, and experimentation accurate. These three approaches are rarely found together, which explains why creative geniuses are so rare.

Notes:

The three attributes of genius.

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 Thoughts on the Interpretation of Nature and Other Philosophical Works
Books, Brochures, and Chapters>Book:  Dewey , John (1972-09-14), Thoughts on the Interpretation of Nature and Other Philosophical Works, SIU Press, Retrieved on 2012-04-24
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