Quote by Albert Jay Nock on the Position of Modern Science

„The position of modern science, as far as an ignorant man of letters can understand it, seems not a step in advance of that held by Huxley and Romanes in the last century.“

Albert Jay NockAlbert Jay Nock criticizes the progress of modern science compared to Huxley and Romanes in the 19th century.
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Albert Jay Nock was an American libertarian author, editor, educational theorist, Georgist, and social critic.

Critical reflection on the progress of science compared to earlier scientific positions.


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Albert Jay Nock quote about modern science

Albert Jay Nock (1870–1945) was a prominent American writer and social critic known for his libertarian views and critique of the state. He was also an editor and educational theorist and supported the economic philosophy of Georgism.

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