But even physics cannot be defined from an atomic topography. Michael Polanyi atomicdefinephysic Change image and share on social
Theories of evolution must provide for the creative acts which brought such theories into existence. Michael Polanyi actbringcreative Change image and share on social
We could not, for example, arrive at a principle like that of entropy without introducing some additional principle, such as randomness, to this topography. Michael Polanyi additionalarriveentropy Change image and share on social
Moreover, only a strong and united scientific opinion imposing the intrinsic value of scientific progress on society at large can elicit the support of scientific inquiry by the general public. Michael Polanyi elicitgeneralimpose Change image and share on social
And the actual achievements of biology are explanations in terms of mechanisms founded on physics and chemistry, which is not the same thing as explanations in terms of physics and chemistry. Michael Polanyi achievementactualbiology Change image and share on social
Human beings exercise responsibilities within a social setting and a framework of obligations which transcend the principle of intelligence. Michael Polanyi beingexerciseframework Change image and share on social
The first thing to make clear is that scientists, freely making their own choice of problems and pursuing them in the light of their own personal judgment, are in fact co-operating as members of a closely knit organization. Michael Polanyi choiceclearclosely share on social
Admittedly, the body of scientists, as a whole, does uphold the authority of science over the lay public. It controls thereby also the process by which young men are trained to become members of the scientific profession. Michael Polanyi admittedlyauthoritybody share on social
