Remember that every science is based upon an abstraction. An abstraction is taking a point of view or looking at things under a certain aspect or from a particular angle. All sciences are differentiated by their abstraction.

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This quote emphasizes that all scientific disciplines are built upon abstractions. An abstraction refers to a specific viewpoint or perspective through which things are observed and analyzed. Different sciences are distinguished from each other by the specific abstractions they employ. Essentially, it implies that the way we understand and study various phenomena is shaped by the lens through which we view them, highlighting the subjective nature of scientific inquiry.

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