The central moral issue of science is that we do not have…
“The central moral issue of science is that we do not have a science of peace and hardly know where to begin in building one.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Science lacks a systematic study of peace, leaving us uncertain how to create it.
In simple terms: Science doesn't study peace, so we don't know how to build it.
Develop a dedicated peace science.
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When to use this quote
- academic conferences
- government advisory panels
- NGO collaborations
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can scientific methods be applied to peacebuilding?
- What disciplines should contribute to a peace science?
Peace is complex and may resist reductionist methods.