Achieve Quote by Bertrand Russell
“Science, by itself, cannot supply us with an ethic. It can show us how to achieve a given end, and it may show us that some ends cannot be achieved.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Conquest of Happiness, 1930
Science provides knowledge but cannot dictate moral choices; ethics require philosophical reasoning beyond empirical facts.
In simple terms: Science lacks moral guidance.
Cultivate ethical frameworks.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy making
- technology development
- medical decisions
- environmental planning
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What ethical principles guide your scientific work?
- How do you resolve conflicts between data and values?
Scientific data can be misused without ethical oversight.