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History of Indian Science And Technology (7373 words) |
 | India's inner sciences of mind and consciousness are simultaneously (a) being appropriated by the West and (b) being depicted as anti-progressive and irrational. |
 | A strong inner science will definitely strengthen the outer science since it is the inner world which provides the inspiration, creativity, and knowledge that is necessary in the development of a sound outer science. |
 | The divorce of religion' and science is a strictly Western construct due to the dogmatic and rigid nature of the Abrahamic religions. |
| Man of Science (785 words) |
 | Benjamin Franklin had diligently studied the science of his day and had read all the scientific writings he could obtain. |
 | Although by 1755, Franklin's role in diplomatic affairs increased, his interest in science did not. |
 | Although he was urged by his friends to use this return journey to America to revise his memoirs, Franklin used the time for science, writing a pamphlet on "Cause and Cure of Smoky Chimneys." Until his death, Benjamin Franklin continued to explore and wonder about the world around him. |