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(Bernal) The Social Function of Science

(Bernal) The Social Function of Science

Update: 2021-03-23

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Published in 1939, when this guy was just 38 years old, the book as a whole gives a sweeping defense of science in light of popular critiques at the time. But the last chapter I read here gives a beautiful and comprehensive vision of science as a scaffolding for all future human action, and a program for its merging with culture, history, etc. and its morphing and supporting humanity's quest towards the future. Great read.

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(Bernal) The Social Function of Science

(Bernal) The Social Function of Science

Alec McGail