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The Nature of Science

What distinguishes science from the many other ways humanity has devised to understand the cosmos? What makes knowledge "scientific"? Why is scientific literacy so important for citizens in the modern world?

English
  • Originally Aired March 1, 2001
  • Runtime 30 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-G
  • Network The Great Courses
  • Notes Is the series finale
  • Created March 1, 2011 by
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  • Modified July 17, 2025 by
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