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But the scientific inquirer knows that they constitute science only in connection with the methods by which they are reached.
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John Dewey
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gutenberg.orgJohn Dewey: “But the scientific inquirer knows that they constitute science only in connection with the methods by which they are…”
Editor's note · Context
Dewey emphasizes the importance of scientific methods in distinguishing true science from mere conclusions.
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