Science is nothing but trained and organized common sense, differing from the latter only as a veteran may differ from a raw recruit: and its methods differ from those of common sense only as far as the guardsman's cut and thrust differ from the manner in which a savage wields his club.

T.H. Huxley

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Science

Author

T.H. Huxley

Source

On the Method of Zadig

Medium

Essay

Genre

Scientific literature

Language

English

Time

1880 1880s 19th century

Occupation

Biologist Scientist Writer

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Huxley, Thomas Henry. "The Method of Zadig." 1880, Working Men's College, London, England, UK. Lecture.

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