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From hominin to sapien to cities.
New looks at history with a focus on science, philosophy, and tolerance.
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born 1564.
Galileo Galilei
- Father of Modern Physics
Observational Empiricism
Lived from 1564 to 1642, aged 77.
Galileo, the Father of Modern Physics, showed that careful observation and math could overturn ancient certainty.
History
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“A wise man proportions his belief to the evidence.”
- David Hume
- 1739
Belief
Confidence should rise with support, not desire.
History
Quote
Was Plato’s Academy the first university?
The Academy
Plato’s Academy shaped higher learning, but it was not a university in the modern sense.
History
FAQ
Pragmatism and Pythagoras
Pythagoras
Pythagoras exemplifies rational pragmatism and reminds us that authority is often topic specific. Choose your authorities carefully, because good authority is usually limited to a specific set of subjects.
History
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