Can do Quote by C. D. Broad
“It is worth remembering (though there is nothing that we can do about it) that the world as it really is may easily be a far nastier place than it would be if scientific materialism were the whole truth and nothing but the truth about it.”
About This Quote
If we accept only scientific materialism as truth, we may ignore moral, aesthetic, or existential dimensions that make the world less harsh than a purely mechanistic view suggests.
In simple terms: Pure materialism can be bleak.
Key Takeaway
Science alone may not capture human experience.
Themes
philosophy
science
materialism
truth
existentialism
Mood
reflective
philosophical
Type
theoretical
cautionary
When to use this quote
- ethical debates
- art criticism
- spiritual counseling
- public policy
Key Concepts
epistemology
metaphysics
Practical Applications
- Integrate humanities with scientific education
- Encourage interdisciplinary dialogue
Questions to Reflect On
- What aspects of life resist reduction to material explanations?
- How can we balance scientific rigor with meaning‑seeking?
A Different Perspective
Scientific materialism has yielded practical benefits and can coexist with other worldviews without causing pessimism.
