Science Quote by Arthur Stanley Eddington
““The cleavage between the scientific and the extra-scientific domain of experience is, I believe, not a cleavage between the concrete and the transcendental but between the metrical and the non-metrical.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Nature of the Physical World, 1928
It argues that the divide is not between material and spiritual, but between measurable phenomena and those beyond measurement.
In simple terms: Science vs. the unmeasurable.
Key Takeaway
Recognize limits of measurement.
Themes
philosophy
science
epistemology
Mood
contemplative
inquisitive
Type
analytical
reflective
When to use this quote
- research design
- spiritual practice
- art criticism
- policy making
Key Concepts
metrology
transcendence
ontology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we value non‑measurable experiences?
- Can science address the non‑metric?
A Different Perspective
Measurement tools cannot capture all aspects of reality.
