Age Quote by Arthur Koestler
“...the cosmology of a given age is not the result of unilinear, "scientific" development, but rather the most striking, imaginative symbol of its mentality- the projection of its conflicts, prejudice and specific ways of double-think onto the graceful sky.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Sleepwalkers, 1959
Each era’s worldview is shaped by its mental conflicts and biases, not by linear scientific progress.
In simple terms: Worldviews reflect mental conflicts, not just science.
Key Takeaway
Recognize cultural biases in scientific narratives.
Themes
philosophy
history of ideas
science sociology
Mood
analytical
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
educational
When to use this quote
- education curricula
- public policy debates
- media analysis
Key Concepts
cognitive bias
symbolic thinking
cultural narratives
Questions to Reflect On
- How do cultural conflicts shape scientific theories?
- Can we separate bias from discovery?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on conflict may ignore collaborative progress.
