# Science and Ethics in The Third Round

> Theme guide for The Third Round by H. C. McNeile.

Professor Goodman's diamond-making discovery raises questions about the moral duty of scientists versus commercial interests, as he refuses to suppress his work for money, while others see it only as a tool for exploitation.

## Where it surfaces

- [In Which the Metropolitan Diamond Syndicate Holds Converse with Mr. Edward Blackton](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_third_round_se/chapters/i-in-which-the-metropolitan-diamond-syndicate-holds-converse-with-mr-edward-blackton): Professor Goodman's pursuit of scientific discovery clashes with the Syndicate's financial interests, raising questions about the ethical responsibilities of scientists.
- [II: In Which Professor Goodman Realises That There Are More Things in Life Than Chemistry](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_third_round_se/chapters/ii-in-which-professor-goodman-realises-that-there-are-more-things-in-life-than-chemistry): Professor Goodman's refusal to suppress his scientific discovery for money raises ethical questions about the responsibility of scientists.

## Links

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