[All phenomena] are equally susceptible of being…
“[All phenomena] are equally susceptible of being calculated, and all that is necessary, to reduce the whole of nature to laws similar to those which Newton discovered with the aid of the calculus, is to have a sufficient number of observations and a mathematics that is complex enough.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Understanding nature requires many observations and sufficiently advanced mathematics to formulate universal laws.
In simple terms: Observation and math reveal nature.
Gather data and develop strong math tools.
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When to use this quote
- research labs
- field studies
- theoretical work
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What observations are missing in current models?
- How can we simplify complex math for broader use?
Complex mathematics may be inaccessible without proper education.