B. F. Skinner quote: A scientist may not be sure of the answer, but he's often sure he can find one. And that's a ...

A scientist may not be sure of the answer, but he's often sure he can find one. And that's a condition which is clearly not enjoyed by philosophy.

~ B. F. Skinner ~

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