The Usefulness of Useless Knowledge
Abraham Flexner • Princeton University Press • ISBN 9780691174761
The Usefulness of Useless Knowledge
Abraham Flexner • Princeton University Press • ISBN-13 9780691174761
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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.
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