Follow The Science
But Be Wary Where It Leads
David Galloway
Alastair Noble
9781912522989
150 pages
John Ritchie Ltd
Overview
This book comes from two authors with scientific backgrounds.
It recognises the huge advances made through science and their
beneficial impact on society. However, it also expresses concern
that the essentially tentative nature of scientific conclusions is being
replaced by a growing tendency to accord to science the last word
on a range of subjects. While the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic of 2020 has
shown some of the uncertainties associated with scientific research,
this book demonstrates that these become more apparent in such
fundamental areas as the origin of both life and the universe, as well
as the abiding mystery of mind and consciousness. The authors argue
persuasively that we should recognise the limitations of science as
well as its unquestionable strength.
Author Bio
David Galloway MD DSc was a Consultant Surgeon and is currently
Honorary Professor of Surgery at the University of Glasgow, Scotland.
He was, until recently, the President of the Royal College of Physicians
and Surgeons in Glasgow.