The idea here is that the source and intent of scientific research and discovery is to produce physical things that allow us better lives (Schiller 209). ... A major argument against philosophy is that it, "is on matter concerning which knowledge is impossible" (Russell). ... So the ellipse was useless for 1300 years before the knowledge was found to be useful in logically complementing a system of knowledge in another science (Schiller 212). ... These tools for interpreting knowledge and perspective can be applied to other sciences. ... Sociology has found an answer to how we structure our be...

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The European discovery of the Americas and the abundant wealth (silver, and other tradable items) that could be gained from them made the risky sea voyage worthwhile. ... Investment in the people of a nation, in their education, and their wellbeing allows them to focus internally and perceive themselves as better people with the ability to discuss social issues that affect them and knowledge of the process on how to change their environment to suit their needs. ...

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More than understanding and critically engaging with relatively new concepts, this exercise has turned into autobiographical experience of discovery. ... While I openly admit that my knowledge in this field is by far, limited and trivial, I have debated, on a purely common sense level, the intricacies of identity formation of third and fourth generation South Africans of Indian descent. ...

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