Quote by William Stanley Jevons

I protest against deference to any man, whether John Stuart Mill, or Adam Smith, or Aristotle, being allowed to check inquiry. Our science has become far too much a stagnant one, in which opinions rather than experience and reason are appealed to.

I protest against deference to any man, whether John Stuart

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The quote argues against the blind obedience and reverence given to authorities like John Stuart Mill, Adam Smith, or Aristotle. It rejects the idea that their opinions should hinder free inquiry and the pursuit of knowledge. Instead, it calls for a shift towards a more dynamic and progressive science that relies on experience and reason, rather than unquestioningly accepting established viewpoints. The quote challenges the current state of stagnation in the scientific community and encourages individuals to question prevailing beliefs and think critically.

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By William Stanley Jevons

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