Peter D. Mitchell Quotes

Meanwhile, the originator of a theory may have a very lonely time, especially if his colleagues find his views of nature unfamiliar, and difficult to appreciate.
Peter D. Mitchell

Moreover, in the experimental sciences, the scientific fraternity must test a new theory to destruction, if possible.
Peter D. Mitchell

Reason can be used only when looking critically back.
Peter D. Mitchell

The final outcome cannot be known, either to the originator of a new theory, or to his colleagues and critics, who are bent on falsifying it. Thus, the scientific innovator may feel all the more lonely and uncertain.
Peter D. Mitchell

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Peter D. Mitchell Quotes

Type: Scientist Quotes Category: British Scientist Quotes Date of Birth: September 29, 1920 Date of Death: April 10, 1992 Nationality: British Find on Amazon: Peter D. Mitchell Related Authors: Paul Nurse Mary Douglas Gregory Bateson Louis Leakey Alfred Russel Wallace Thomas Browne Arthur Eddington John B. S. Haldane	Meanwhile, the originator of a theory may have a very lonely time, especially if his colleagues find his views of nature unfamiliar, and difficult to appreciate. Peter D. Mitchell Moreover, in the experimental sciences, the scientific fraternity must test a new theory to destruction, if possible. Peter D. Mitchell Reason can be used only when looking critically back. Peter D. Mitchell The final outcome cannot be known, either to the originator of a new theory, or to his colleagues and critics, who are bent on falsifying it. Thus, the scientific innovator may feel all the more lonely and uncertain. Peter D. Mitchell