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By any reasonable measure of achievement, the faith of the Enlightenment thinkers in science was justified
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"By any reasonable measure of achievement, the faith of the Enlightenment thinkers in science was justified"

- E. O. Wilson

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This quote by E. O. Wilson suggests that the faith of Enlightenment thinkers in science was validated when measured by sensible requirements of success. This indicates that the Enlightenment thinkers had a strong belief in the power of science to enhance the world and that this belief was eventually proven to be right. The Enlightenment was a period of intellectual and scientific progress, and the thinkers of this era were instrumental in advancing clinical knowledge and understanding. Their faith in science was validated by the advances made in the fields of medicine, innovation, and other locations of understanding. The Enlightenment thinkers' faith in science was also validated by the truth that it has actually allowed us to make excellent strides in improving the quality of life for people around the world.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by E. O. Wilson between June 10, 1929 and December 26, 2021. He was a famous Scientist from USA. The author also have 29 other quotes.

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