Metaphysics Quote by Alfred North Whitehead
“No science can be more secure than the unconscious metaphysics which tacitly it presupposes.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Process and Reality, 1929
Unconscious assumptions shape our scientific understanding more securely than explicit theories.
In simple terms: Science rests on hidden metaphysical foundations.
Key Takeaway
Examine underlying assumptions in research.
Themes
philosophy
science
metaphysics
epistemology
unconscious bias
Mood
critical
introspective
Type
academic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- research design
- theoretical modeling
- interdisciplinary studies
- educational curricula
Key Concepts
foundationalism
critical thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- What unconscious beliefs guide your work?
- How can you test these hidden foundations?
A Different Perspective
May be hard to identify hidden premises.
