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Full Idea
The end of science is the demonstration of the causes and generation of things.
Gist of Idea
Science aims to show causes and generation of things
Source
Thomas Hobbes (De Corpore (Elements, First Section) [1655], 1.6.13)
Book Ref
Hobbes,Thomas: 'Metaphysical Writings', ed/tr. Calkins,Mary Whiton [Open Court 1905], p.33