Backgrounds Quote by Alexandre Koyre
![“The belief in creation as the background of empiricomathematical [sic] science - that seems strange. Yet the ways of thought, human thought, in its search for truth are, indeed, very strange.” quote by Alexandre Koyre](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d7d/alexandre-koyre-76031_backgrounds_the-belief-in-creation-as-the-background_835107.jpg)
“The belief in creation as the background of empiricomathematical [sic] science - that seems strange. Yet the ways of thought, human thought, in its search for truth are, indeed, very strange.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Science and Its History, 1970
Science’s foundations are rooted in creation myths, making its search for truth oddly strange.
In simple terms: Science is oddly shaped by creation ideas.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge hidden assumptions in science.
Themes
philosophy
science
history
epistemology
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
philosophical
educational
When to use this quote
- research design
- theoretical work
- education curriculum
- public policy
Key Concepts
foundational myths
scientific methodology
Questions to Reflect On
- What assumptions underlie your work?
- How can you reveal them?
A Different Perspective
Not all scientists accept this view.
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