The history of science is indeed a graveyard of theories, but the fact that science keeps changing is a mark of its strength. It keeps changing because the world is complex and full of wonder. That isn’t a problem; it’s the engine that drives scientific progress.

 

Science Keeps Changing. So Why Should We Trust It?

By Elay Shech

Dr. Shech is a professor of philosophy who specializes in the philosophy of science.