Discovery is discernment, selection.

Inventer, c'est discerner, c'est choisir.

Henri Poincaré

Science and Method

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Topic

Discovery

Author

Henri Poincaré

Source

Science and Method

Genre

Scientific literature

Statement Type

Definition

Language

French

Time

1908 1900s 20th century

Occupation

Mathematician Philosopher Scientist

From

France Europe

Authentication Score 3

Citation

Poincare, Henri. Science et methode [Science and Method]. Flammarion, 1914, bk. 1, ch. 3.

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