The process of philosophic and scientific enlightenment has shaken the stability of beliefs held explicitly as articles of faith.

These maxims and the art of interpreting them may be said to constitute the premisses of science but I prefer to call them our scientific beliefs. These premisses or beliefs are embodied in a tradition, the tradition of science.

Moreover, only a strong and united scientific opinion imposing the intrinsic value of scientific progress on society at large can elicit the support of scientific inquiry by the general public.

Admittedly, scientific authority is not distributed evenly throughout the body of scientists; some distinguished members of the profession predominate over others of a more junior standing.

I have read the articles, ... During the selection process, I talked about a whole range of issues with Barry and the trustees and the selection committee. I'm here and I want to be here. I'm here with enthusiasm.

How many things we held yesterday as articles of faith which today we tell as fables.