In these researches I followed the principles of the…
“In these researches I followed the principles of the experimental method that we have established, i.e., that, in presence of a well-noted, new fact which contradicts a theory, instead of keeping the theory and abandoning the fact, I should keep and study the fact, and I hastened to give up the theory.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
When facts contradict theory, prioritize evidence and revise the theory rather than dismissing data.
In simple terms: Follow evidence, not ego.
Key Takeaway
Let data guide belief.
Themes
science
methodology
critical thinking
skepticism
Mood
analytical
inquisitive
Type
scientific
philosophical
When to use this quote
- research design
- clinical trials
- policy making
- education reform
Key Concepts
Empiricism
theory revision
scientific method
Questions to Reflect On
- What belief have you held that new evidence challenged?
- How can you foster a culture of evidence over tradition?
A Different Perspective
Changing entrenched theories can face institutional resistance.