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learner12
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Hello, teachers!!
SIR RICHARD GREGORY, "Discovery, or the Spirit and Service of Science" (London, 1916).
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I am not sure about the meanings of "spirit and service."
Would you explain it?
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asterix
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| Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2007 3:04 pm Post subject: |
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It means that the whole idea behind science, i.e. the spirit of science, is an insatiable curiosity that leads to new discoveries. These discoveries are made in the service of science, the purpose of which is to expand our knowledge.
It is a book title by a man (Sir Richard Arman Gregory) who was considered to be a leading scientist in his day, and who was for many years the editor of the magazine "Nature". |
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learner12
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| Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2007 5:26 pm Post subject: |
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Dear :
Thank you for your knowledgeable and kind explanations.
Take care and have a nice day!! |
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learner12
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Dear asterix:
Thank you again for your help. |
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asterix
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| Posted: Thu Nov 08, 2007 5:41 pm Post subject: |
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| You're welcome, learner. |
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