Science is implausible to untutored human common sense…
““Science is implausible to untutored human common sense, but that in no way casts doubt on the correctness of well-established scientific findings. Feelings of transcendence are simply that—feelings—and, as such, have no capacity to reveal truths about a world external to the people who have them.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Science may defy common sense, but that does not invalidate its findings; feelings of transcendence are subjective and cannot verify external truths.
In simple terms: Science can be counterintuitive; feelings are subjective.
Key Takeaway
Respect scientific evidence despite intuition.
Themes
science
common sense
intuition
truth
philosophy
Mood
analytical
reflective
Type
common sense:1
counterintuitive:0
doubt:0
feeling:0
implausible:0
science:1
scientific facts:0
spirituality:0
transcendence:0
truth:0
feelings transcendence:0
transcendence simply:0
findings feelings:0
science implausible:0
When to use this quote
- education
- research
- spiritual discourse
Key Concepts
epistemology
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you reconcile intuition with evidence?
- What role do emotions play in scientific inquiry?
A Different Perspective
Feelings can inspire scientific curiosity.