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John Morley: Moreover, Turgot expressly admits the ever-present wants of society to be the stimulating agents, as well as the guides…

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Moreover, Turgot expressly admits the ever-present wants of society to be the stimulating agents, as well as the guides, of scientific energy.
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John Morley

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Morley acknowledges Turgot's view that societal needs drive scientific progress.

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