Se Non È Vero È Ben Trovato : Beneficial or Not in the Development of Science?
Se Non È Vero È Ben Trovato : Beneficial or Not in the Development of Science?

Summary/Abstract: This article tackles the issue of truth as contrasted with convenience in scientific research based on the history of Copernicus' great astronomy discovery as reported by Arthur Koestler. The way this particular piece of truth was reached points to the conclusion that great scholars sometimes exceed the areas of research measurable with the instruments of their times, making it difficult to trust, let alone prove what they have really found.

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