Science, in other words, is a highly specialized language, more difficult to learn than any natural language.
John Dewey: “Science, in other words, is a highly specialized language, more difficult to learn than any natural language.”
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This quote reflects Dewey's view of science as a complex language that is challenging to learn compared to natural languages.
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