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“A detective with his murder mystery, a chemist seeking the structure of a new compound, use little of the formal and logical modes of reasoning. Through a series of intuitions, surmises, fancies, they stumble upon the right explanation, and have a knack of seizing it when it once comes within reach.” quote by Gilbert N. Lewis
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“A detective with his murder mystery, a chemist seeking the structure of a new compound, use little of the formal and logical modes of reasoning. Through a series of intuitions, surmises, fancies, they stumble upon the right explanation, and have a knack of seizing it when it once comes within reach.”

Gilbert N. Lewis

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

Intuition and imagination can solve scientific puzzles, complementing formal logic in discovery.

In simple terms: Intuition aids scientific discovery alongside logic.

Key Takeaway

Value intuition in problem solving.

Themes

science creativity intuition

Mood

inquisitive analytical

Type

scientific philosophical

When to use this quote

  • research brainstorming
  • education
  • innovation workshops

Key Concepts

philosophy of science cognitive psychology methodology

Questions to Reflect On

  • When should intuition be trusted?
  • How to balance intuition with analysis?
A Different Perspective

Intuition can mislead without verification.

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