His summary of the philosophy of science combined with his account of his personal experiences is useful because it reveals how science is really done.

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Lord McNally insisted that his personal enthusiasm for FOI had not been undermined by his experiences as a minister, although he recounted an anecdote that suggested some of his colleagues might be following Tony Blair down the path of disillusion.

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Justice Thomas is the perfect example of how hard it can be for a judge to lay aside the personal experiences that shape his worldview.

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