The Usefulness of Useless Knowledge
Abraham Flexner • Princeton University Press • ISBN-13 978‑0691174761
The Usefulness of Useless Knowledge
Abraham Flexner • Princeton University Press
ISBN-10: 0691174768 · ISBN-13: 978‑0691174761 · 1939
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Originally published in 1939, this seminal essay argues that the pursuit of knowledge for its own sake is the primary driver of scientific and technological progress. Flexner posits that intellectual curiosity, unburdened by the immediate demand for practical application, ultimately yields the most profound societal advancements. This edition includes a companion essay by Robbert Dijkgraaf that contextualizes the work within the modern landscape of research and innovation.
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