Quote by Bertrand Russell

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

Almost everything that distinguishes the modern world from e

Summary

This quote acknowledges that the advancements and developments that have shaped the modern world can be credited to the field of science. It suggests that the most extraordinary achievements of science occurred during the seventeenth century. Science has influenced and transformed various aspects of society, including technology, medicine, communication, and our understanding of the natural world. This quote emphasizes the fundamental role of scientific discoveries in driving progress and shaping the world we live in today.

By Bertrand Russell

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