19 APR 2013 by ideonexus

 The Importance of Language to Science

There is another species of progress, appertaining to the sciences in question, equally important; I mean, the improvement of their language, at present so vague and so obscure. To this improvement must they owe the advantage of becoming popular, even in their first elements. Genius can triumph over these inaccuracies, as over other obstacles; it can recognise the features of truth, in spite of the mask that conceals or disfigures them. But how is the man who can devote but a few leisure mome...
Folksonomies: science language
Folksonomies: science language
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An imperfect language communicates vaguely. In science, we require exact and precise terminology to prevent misunderstanding.