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Pure science

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noun

A basic knowledge for the discovery of unknown laws based on well controlled experiments and deductions from demonstrated facts or truths.


Supplement

In contrast to applied science, pure science is not focused at the practical applications of the observed or demonstrated truths or facts.


Word origin: ME pur < OF < L pūrus, clean, unmixed, plain, pure; science (see science).

Compare: applied science.
See also: hard science.


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... up for tlocity tlocity Posted: Yesterday at 5:12 AM Positive Very good science. On here you know you are right when you get neg from all the bigots. ... you deluded wackoidiot. Grumpy Posted: May 15 2009, 06:55 PM Negative Pure Gibberish TheDoc Posted: May 9 2009, 01:02 AM Negative Goblin Grumpy ...

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by GaryGaulin
Mon Aug 10, 2009 8:50 pm
 
Forum: Evolution
Topic: Why The Religious Minded Rule Science With Science
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Re: Biology is not a science

... really care. Life does not conform to your wishes, and neither does the science associated with it. And the magical thinking that goes into the idea ... force" is pretty pitiful. It's not even anti-science, it's pure nonsense. Which is the best cabbage soup diet? They all seem a little ...

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by DavidDock
Sat Aug 01, 2009 10:36 am
 
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Biology is not a science
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Views: 1359

Re: There is no scientific method

... man-made process as it is "what happens" when the process of science is engaged in. If that was the method was entirely man-made, it would ... altered as much as, say, religious theology. Instead it maintains its pure form, though individuals may deviate form it, because it is not dependent ...

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by Jasper903
Thu Jul 16, 2009 4:57 pm
 
Forum: Evolution
Topic: There is no scientific method
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Biology is not a science

... really care. Life does not conform to your wishes, and neither does the science associated with it. And the magical thinking that goes into the idea ... force" is pretty pitiful. It's not even anti-science, it's pure nonsense. You really need at least some understanding of biology before ...

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by Darby
Sun Jun 07, 2009 1:20 pm
 
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Topic: Biology is not a science
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Natural selection is proven wrong

... out that claiming that we can fully understand our universe through purely natural means is just a tad bit on the prideful side. Maybe one day ... us all ticked off with each other, so we'd do better to stick to pure science. And besides, let's assume for a minute that you're right, and God ...

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by alextemplet
Tue May 05, 2009 4:59 pm
 
Forum: Evolution
Topic: Natural selection is proven wrong
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