Ocupation: Poet
Life: July 27, 1777 - June 15, 1844
Birthday: July 27
Death: June 15
Fundamental assumptions in general and scientific assumptions in particular are so hard to overturn because they are based on belief. Beliefs are so hard to overcome because they are irrational and therefore do not yield to logical argument.
topic: Yield, Logical Arguments, Overcoming, Irrational Beliefs