Quote by Bertrand Russell

Almost everything that distinguishes the modern world from earlier centuries is attributable to science, which achieved its most spectacular triumphs in the seventeenth century.

Almost everything that distinguishes the modern world from e

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This quote highlights the profound impact of science on shaping the modern world. It suggests that the advancements and accomplishments of scientific inquiries during the seventeenth century played a significant role in differentiating the contemporary era from previous centuries. Science, with its remarkable achievements and discoveries, is portrayed as the driving force behind the remarkable transformations witnessed in society, technology, and overall human progress.

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By Bertrand Russell

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