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The foundations of science have been laid ; they will be strengthened in 
the future, but it is unlikely that they will be rebuilt. The structure that 
is built on them grows ever more coherent ; it can be studied as a whole, 
without examining in great detail any of its parts. The subjects of the 
university school I have in mind will include the study of the foundations 
and philosophical background of science ; of its history ; of the history 
of social development ; of the applications of science to industry, agricul- 
ture and medicine ; of problems of population and health—and the like. 
The student will learn that law and order in the universe is not a faith 
but a reality; and that science is ‘ nothing but trained and organised 
common sense.’ He will learn too, I hope, to acquire the spirit of that 
unprejudiced search for truth which is the basis of all fruitful scientific 
inquiry. 
These are but vague suggestions ; the practical thing to do is to make 
a start ; and the best way to make a start is to select the right man to direct 
such a school—and there are men available—to put him in the right 
environment, and to give him the opportunity to work out his own ideas. 
That good would result I have not the slightest doubt. 
