Laura Snyder: Klub filozofskog doručka

Klub filozofskog doručka

Godine 1812., na Sveučilištu Cambridge, četvorica su se muškaraca susrela na doručku. Ono što je započelo kao strastven obrok, preraslo je u novu znanstvenu revoluciju tijekom koje su ovi ljudi – koji su se nazivali "prirodoslovnim filozofima" dok nisu kasnije skovali riječ "znanstvenik" - uveli četiri glavna načela u znanstvena istraživanja. Povjesničarka i filozofkinja Laura Snyder izlaže njihovu zanimljivu priču.

The shift from amateur natural philosophers to professional scientists began with a pivotal moment in 1833 when the term 'scientist' was first coined during a heated debate at Cambridge. This revolution was sparked by four ambitious friends who committed to transforming science through collaboration, public benefit, and new institutions. Their efforts established shared methods, public access to knowledge, and funding for research, fundamentally reshaping science’s role in society. Yet, their legacy also led to a growing divide between scientists and the broader public.