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I hate Science. It denies a man's responsibility for his…

“I hate Science. It denies a man's responsibility for his own deeds, abolishes the brotherhood that springs from God's fatherhood. It is a hectoring, dictating expertise, which makes the least lovable of the Church Fathers seem liberal by contrast.” quote by Basil Bunting
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“I hate Science. It denies a man's responsibility for his own deeds, abolishes the brotherhood that springs from God's fatherhood. It is a hectoring, dictating expertise, which makes the least lovable of the Church Fathers seem liberal by contrast.”

Basil Bunting

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Science can be perceived as undermining personal moral responsibility and communal spiritual bonds.

In simple terms: Science may seem to erase personal duty and spiritual community.

Key Takeaway

Balance scientific insight with personal accountability.

Themes

science responsibility spirituality

Mood

critical thoughtful

Type

philosophical inquisitive

When to use this quote

  • policy making
  • personal decision making
  • religious discourse

Key Concepts

existentialism ethics

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can science coexist with moral responsibility?
  • How can faith adapt to scientific knowledge?
A Different Perspective

Science also empowers individuals to understand and improve the world.

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