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“In the discovery of secret things and in the investigation of hidden causes, stronger reasons are obtained from sure experiments and demonstrated arguments than from probable conjectures and the opinions of philosophical speculators of the common sort.” quote by Anonymous
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“In the discovery of secret things and in the investigation of hidden causes, stronger reasons are obtained from sure experiments and demonstrated arguments than from probable conjectures and the opinions of philosophical speculators of the common sort.”

Anonymous

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Source Book: Unknown, possibly a scientific treatise

Empirical evidence and logical argument outweigh speculation and ungrounded philosophy.

In simple terms: Experiments beat speculation.

Key Takeaway

Rely on evidence and reasoning.

Themes

science reason skepticism knowledge

Mood

analytical skeptical

Type

educational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • research projects
  • policy making
  • education
  • critical thinking

Key Concepts

empiricism philosophy of science

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you handle uncertainty?
  • When should intuition guide decisions?
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