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From "Lord Kelvin: An account of his scientific life and work" by Gray, Andrew
Lord Kelvin (William Thomson)
Professor of Natural Philosophy, pioneering scientist and inventor.
Core Belief
"The universe operates according to discoverable physical laws, and rigorous mathematical analysis can unlock their secrets."
Worldview
The world is a vast laboratory to be explored and understood through scientific inquiry, with practical applications to benefit mankind.
Personality
Brilliant, enthusiastic, meticulous, innovative, deeply reverent of scientific principles and their practical application.
In Their Own Words
"(Lecturing on Fourier's work)"
"(Referring to his teachers)"
"(Discussing the necessity of physical teaching)"
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