A Scientist's Convictions
LTHOUGH I felt that some parts of the talk-by Professor M. L. E. Oliphant on Science arid Mankind (1YC) might be regarded as hot-gospelling for the dogmas of scientific postivism, as a whole it was a most informative and thoughtful address. The NZBS deserves commendation for recording all this talk to the Science Congress, and broadcasting it later on the evening of its delivery. Whether or not one agrees with Professor Oliphant’s attitude towards art and literature, and his assumption that the only real knowledge is scientific. knowledge (not to mention his curious errors about the Book of Genesis) his description of recent scientific developments and his forthright presentation of the atomic dilemma, delivered with clarity and incisiveness, must impress even the most prejudiced listener. His plea for a new ethic of responsibility for. scientists, and his concrete proposals for preventing the futility and horror of atomic war, made this one of the most important lectures I have heard broadcast. It is right that this distinguished scientist’s convictions on matters about which scientists are perhaps too often silent should be heard by as wide an audience as possible.
J. C.
R.
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New Zealand Listener, Volume 30, Issue 776, 4 June 1954, Page 10
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194A Scientist's Convictions New Zealand Listener, Volume 30, Issue 776, 4 June 1954, Page 10
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