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Pragmatism and Science
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Molecular Biology
Pragmatism underlines the significance of molecular biology for its applications in biotechnology and medicine.
Neuroscience
Pragmatism appreciates neuroscience for its contributions to practical areas like mental health and neurological disorder treatments.
Theory of Evolution
Pragmatism views the theory of evolution as a framework for understanding change and adaptability.
Conservation of Energy
Pragmatism endorses the conservation of energy principle due to its broad applicability across scientific disciplines.
Mendelian Genetics
Pragmatism recognizes the practicality of Mendelian genetics in understanding heredity for agriculture and medicine.
Heliocentrism
Pragmatism values heliocentrism for its simplicity and explanatory power in the context of celestial mechanics.
Climatology
Pragmatism promotes a focus on how climatological insights can directly inform environmental policy and responses to climate change.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Pragmatism influences the direction of AI research by focusing on functional and real-world applications.
Periodic Table
Pragmatism values the periodic table for organizing elements in a way that is useful for predicting chemical reactions.
Immunology
Pragmatism encourages the use of immunological knowledge to develop effective vaccines and treatments.
Nanotechnology
Pragmatism underscores the importance of nanotechnology for its potential to revolutionize fields like medicine and materials science.
Biotechnology
Pragmatism advocates for the application of biotechnology to solve pragmatic problems in agriculture, medicine, and the environment.
Chaos Theory
Pragmatism leverages chaos theory to make pragmatic predictions in systems that are highly sensitive to initial conditions.
Quantum Mechanics
Pragmatism acknowledges the utility of quantum mechanics despite its counter-intuitive nature.
Empiricism
Pragmatism emphasizes the value of empirical evidence in scientific progress.
Relativity Theory
Pragmatism accepts relativity for its explanatory power in predicting astronomical phenomena.
Scientific Method
Pragmatism influences the adaptive nature of scientific inquiry.
Plate Tectonics
Pragmatism supports plate tectonics theory for its explanatory power in geology and its application in predicting geological phenomena.
Cognitive Science
Pragmatism values cognitive science for its interdisciplinary approach to understanding the mind and developing practical applications.
Sustainability Science
Pragmatism supports sustainability science for its direct approach to solving real-world environmental challenges.
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