Above and beyond Quote by Alfred Korzybski
“It seems evident that everything which exists in nature, is natural, no matter how simple or complicated a phenomenon it is; and on no occasion can the so-called 'supernatural' be anything else than a completely natural law, though it may, at the moment, be above and beyond the present understanding.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Science and Sanity, Alfred Korzybski, 1933
All natural phenomena, even those beyond current understanding, are governed by natural laws; the supernatural is just unknown science.
In simple terms: Everything is natural, even if not yet understood.
Key Takeaway
Seek scientific explanations.
Themes
science
philosophy
knowledge
Mood
inquisitive
skeptical
Type
philosophical
educational
When to use this quote
- education
- research
- public discourse
- policy making
Key Concepts
natural law
epistemology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you approach unexplained events?
- What role does humility play in science?
A Different Perspective
Labeling unknowns as supernatural can impede inquiry.
