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Kropotkin's 1880 'Appeal to the Young' questions science and art

This item is a philosophical reflection on the purpose of science, law, and art, questioning their value when detached from practical application or revolutionary ideas. The author, Peter Kropotkin, in his 1880 work "An Appeal to the Young," proposes a noble and conscience-driven task for individuals. He suggests that engaging in this work, which involves a deep engagement with these fields, will lead to actions aligned with one's conscience. AI

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Kropotkin's 1880 'Appeal to the Young' questions science and art

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    — But if abstract science is a luxury and practice of medicine mere chicane; if law spells injustice, and mechanical invention is but the means of robbery; if t

    — But if abstract science is a luxury and practice of medicine mere chicane; if law spells injustice, and mechanical invention is but the means of robbery; if the school, at variance with the wisdom of the "practical man," is sure to be overcome; and art without the revolutionary…