Are scientists dogmatic?

Are scientists dogmatic? is a short film from 1956 released on 16mm. It is held in the IUL Moving Image Archive collection.

Uses demonstrations to illustrate how scientists arrive at facts. Explains how and why scientists often give the impression of being to sure of their knowledge of the universe. Discusses the importanc...

Are scientists dogmatic?
Release date	1956

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Summary

Uses demonstrations to illustrate how scientists arrive at facts. Explains how and why scientists often give the impression of being to sure of their knowledge of the universe. Discusses the importance of numerical statements in science and how physical law is derived. Features Dr. Phillipe LeCorbeiller, Professor of applied Physics, Harvard University.

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IUL Genres

Educational;Lecture

IUL Subject

Physical laws;Observation (Scientific method);Science--Methodology