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# The Usefulness of Useless Knowledge

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Review: A Discourse on Knowledge - This book, is composed of two essays, the first by Robbert Dijkgraaf (an impressive Dutch scholar) and the second by the famed educationalist, Abraham Flexner. In summation, both argue that the ultimate success of a scholar lies in the discovery of basic truths, motivated by curiosity, leading to expansion of knowledge, allowing for creation and innovation. It is a plea for investment in and understanding of the beauty, need and demand for basic inquiry, as the touchstone and engine for progress and follows the classic work of Vaneaver Bush, Science, the Endless Frontier, written shortly after the end of the Second World War, which set the stage for catapulting US science as the world’s leading science of the 20th Century. These thoughts have most recently acquired even greater meaning in the current political attacks on science and medicine. I recommend this book to all in order to set and/or reset the clock for satisfaction, knowledge, discovery, creativity, progress and ultimate joy!
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| Specification | Value |
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| Best Sellers Rank | #801,071 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #244 in Research Reference Books #1,903 in History & Philosophy of Science (Books) #3,894 in Physics (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 229 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Discourse on Knowledge
*by P***S on October 5, 2025*

This book, is composed of two essays, the first by Robbert Dijkgraaf (an impressive Dutch scholar) and the second by the famed educationalist, Abraham Flexner. In summation, both argue that the ultimate success of a scholar lies in the discovery of basic truths, motivated by curiosity, leading to expansion of knowledge, allowing for creation and innovation. It is a plea for investment in and understanding of the beauty, need and demand for basic inquiry, as the touchstone and engine for progress and follows the classic work of Vaneaver Bush, Science, the Endless Frontier, written shortly after the end of the Second World War, which set the stage for catapulting US science as the world’s leading science of the 20th Century. These thoughts have most recently acquired even greater meaning in the current political attacks on science and medicine. I recommend this book to all in order to set and/or reset the clock for satisfaction, knowledge, discovery, creativity, progress and ultimate joy!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ super
*by A***S on November 15, 2024*

thanks

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Useful for Insight
*by B***B on August 1, 2017*

While not the most engaging of reads for me, it is still of interest for those who wish to be reminded of what intellect can be capable of. From the first page to the last, it was captivating enough for me to remind oneself to continue learning no matter what the circumstances. Another good book to have in your library should you choose it.

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