Irrational Quote by Arthur Eddington
“It is even possible that laws which have not their origin in the mind may be irrational, and we can never succeed in formulating them.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Nature of the Physical World, 1928
Laws not derived from human thought may be irrational, and we may never fully formulate them.
In simple terms: Human‑origin laws may be irrational and elusive.
Key Takeaway
Accept limits of human understanding in law formation.
Themes
philosophy
science
epistemology
Mood
thoughtful
skeptical
Type
philosophical
scientific
When to use this quote
- scientific research
- philosophical debate
- policy drafting
- education curricula
Key Concepts
law of nature
rationality
conceptual limits
Questions to Reflect On
- What does it mean for a law to be irrational?
- Can we ever fully understand nature’s laws?
A Different Perspective
Human cognition can eventually grasp such laws with new paradigms.
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