Concerned Quote by Arthur Keith
“My personal conviction is that science is concerned wholly with truth, not with ethics.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Evolution of Man and of His Culture, Arthur Keith, 1910
Science seeks objective truth, while ethics deals with moral judgments; they are distinct domains.
In simple terms: Science aims at truth, ethics at values.
Key Takeaway
Separate scientific inquiry from moral decisions.
Themes
science
truth
ethics
Mood
analytical
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
explanatory
When to use this quote
- research
- policy making
- education
- public debate
Key Concepts
epistemology
morality
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we integrate ethical considerations into scientific practice?
- Can truth be value‑free?
A Different Perspective
Science cannot resolve ethical dilemmas without moral frameworks.
