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Encyclopedia > 1758 in science

The year 1758 in science and technology included many events, some of which are listed here.


See also: 1757 in science, other events of 1758, 1759 in science and the list of years in science.

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SCIENCE (2397 words)
The basis of science is to determine what is true, not by what the greatest authorities claim, or by what would be true in the ideal universe, or some magical revelation or inner feeling, but by what actually happens in the real world.
Science recognizes that all beliefs have the possibility of error, so it is always open to new evidence.
Science as it is practiced in the real world does not always live up to the ideal required by the scientific method.
1758 in science - definition of 1758 in science in Encyclopedia (109 words)
1758 in science - definition of 1758 in science in Encyclopedia
The year 1758 in science and technology included many events, some of which are listed here.
See also: 1757 in science, other events of 1758, 1759 in science and the list of years in science.
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