doing an experiment is like asking a friend to take a risk

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An example of an analogy used to explain science:

"Experiment, by enriching the set of naturally occurring facts, is apt to disclose deep and unsuspected aspects of things – as when a friend is asked to risk something."

Mario Bunge

Bunge, M. (2017/1998). Philosophy of Science. Volume 2: From explanation to justification (Revised ed.). Routledge. (1967)

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Author: Keith

Former school and college science teacher, teacher educator, research supervisor, and research methods lecturer. Emeritus Professor of Science Education at the University of Cambridge.