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Science and Magic

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The idea of modern science sharing characteristics with magic seems unlikely, but they are closerthan we think. In the first of two programmes
Trevor Phillips discusses how medieval magic gave birth to scientific method. With the help of Michael White , Dr Waltraud Ernst , Dr Andrew Gregory and Professor
Harold Cook , he considers the impact of alchemy on the development of science. What characterises a scientific point of view and how does itdifferfrom magic? Producer John Watkins. EMAIL: scirad@bbc.co.uk

Contributors

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Trevor Phillips
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Michael White
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Dr Waltraud Ernst
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Dr Andrew Gregory
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Harold Cook
Producer:
John Watkins.
Source: Radio Times

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