Theories of evolution must provide for the creative acts which brought such theories into existence. Michael Polanyi actbringcreative 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
Admittedly, scientific authority is not distributed evenly throughout the body of scientists; some distinguished members of the profession predominate over others of a more junior standing. Michael Polanyi admittedlyauthoritybody Change image and share on social
No inanimate object is ever fully determined by the laws of physics and chemistry. Michael Polanyi chemistrydeterminefully 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
But the system of prices ruling the market not only transmits information in the light of which economic agents can mutually adjust their actions, it also provides them with an incentive to exercise economy in terms of money. Michael Polanyi actionadjustagent share on social
So long as we use a certain language, all questions that we can ask will have to be formulated in it and will thereby confirm the theory of the universe which is implied in the vocabulary and structure of the language. Michael Polanyi confirmformulateimply 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
