George Johnstone Stoney
The man who predicted the electron

 


Quoted from Socrates: Do not believe without questioning, what people say. For instance if one says it is a virtue, to love the God ZEUS, then question his saying as follows. When exactly is something a VIRTUE? What exactly is LOVE. Why did he choose ZEUS? If he can not describe what virtue or love is, how can he say such things? Moreover, if he points out the God Zeus, this means there must be other Gods as well. Is it a virtue to love other Gods? If yes, for what reason does he mention ZEUS only? He called this methodical questioning. His method of asking proof for everything people say, unveiled many lies of people in high places, eventually leading to his death sentence.