A truly scientific philosophy will be more humble, more…
““A truly scientific philosophy will be more humble, more piecemeal, more arduous, offering less glitter of outward mirage to flatter fallacious hopes, but more indifferent to fate, and more capable of accepting the world without the tyrannous imposition of our human and temporary demands.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A scientific worldview should be modest, incremental, and accept reality without imposing human desires.
In simple terms: Science must be humble and accept the world as it is.
Embrace modest, and.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- research planning
- policy making
- personal belief systems
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What limits does humility place on progress?
- How to balance acceptance with ambition?
Overemphasis on humility may stall decisive action.