31 JAN 2012 by ideonexus

 Scientific Revolution

Although few expressions are more commonly used in writing about science than 'science revolution,' there is a continuing debate as to the propriety of applying the concept and term 'revolution' to scientific change. There is, furthermore, a wide difference of opinion as to what may constitute a revolution. And although almost all historians would agree that a genuine alteration of an exceptionally radical nature (the Scientific Revolution) occurred in the sciences at some time between the la...
Folksonomies: scientific revolution
Folksonomies: scientific revolution
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What is a revolution? What causes it? When did it begin? Scholars disagree on these matters.

16 JAN 2012 by ideonexus

 The Eagerness of Medical Sciences are Detrimental

And it has been sarcastically said, that there is a wide difference between a good physician and a bad one, but a small difference between a good physician and no physician at all; by which it is meant to insinuate, that the mischievous officiousness of art does commonly more than counterbalance any benefit derivable from it.
Folksonomies: medicine medical doctors
Folksonomies: medicine medical doctors
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The meddlesome nature of physicians means there is a small difference between having one and not having one help you.