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2 Scientists and Truth--Reza Davari Ardakani
2 Scientists and Truth--Reza Davari Ardakani
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This Platonic ideal was not forgotten and was later renewed in the world of Islam by Abū Nasr Muhammad ibn alFarakh al-Fārābi. But it was not expanded very much until Sir Francis Bacon wrote his New Atlantis.
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Even though events in Europe during the first four decades of the twentieth century dashed much of that hope and hopefulness, and though certain doubts and a sense of hopelessness grew among some scholars, the principle of placing hope in science remained firmly entrenched in society. Modern science provided an objective point of view and numerous benefits to the overall quality of life, which parlayed into an optimistic trust in the future.
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In my view, science exists in the domain of truth, and scientists should be its children and followers. They should be committed to the spirit of loyalty to truth, goodness, and beauty, and to advocate science before the ruling powers as much as possible.
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