In science, the credit goes to the man who convinces the world, not to whom the idea first occurs.
“In the discovery of secret things and in the investigation of hidden causes, stronger reasons are obtained from sure experiments and demonstrated arguments than from probable conjectures and the opinions of philosophical speculators of the common sort.”
“Is there one specific source that determines correct morality and everybody should follow that? Or should individuals come up with following that source or not depending on their situation?”