There are two ways in which a science develops; in response to problems which is itself creates, and in response to problems that are forced on it from the outside. (Ian Hacking)

There are two ways in which a science develops; in response to problems which is itself creates, and in response to problems that are forced on it from the outside.

Ian Hacking

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