Unsettled Science

Discussion1. What seems to be the scientist ’s attitude toward science? Toward truth?2. What is the librarian ’s philosophy about truth?3. What arguments does the scientist use to support his point about science?4. What examples does the librarian use that he says make him cautious about statements of truth?5. The two men discussing truth have different personalities and attitudes. What can you point to in the story that reveals each man ’s personality?6. At the beginning of the story, the author describes the two men in one way, but as the story progresses, their description changes. Comment on what the changes are and what effect this has.  VocabularyLocate in the story where each of the following words occurs. Then look up a definition of each word. Finally, write a sentence or two explaining the effectiveness of the word.RefutedDeceivingCritical thinkingDeviousnessPrevaricatorDuperMusedSeduceScoffedScowledRelativistCholeraImperfectionsPhenomenaNetworksEmpiricalJeopardy 

Source: The Virtual Salt - January 7, 2021 Category: Neurology Authors: Robert Harris Source Type: blogs