Science Quote by C.S. Lewis
““But why anything comes to be there at all, and whether there is anything behind the things science observes—something of a different kind—this is not a scientific question. If there is ‘Something Behind’, then either it will have to remain altogether unknown to men or else make itself known in some different way. The statement that there is any such thing, and the statement that there is no such thing, are neither of them statements that science can make.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Problem of Pain, 1940
Science cannot answer metaphysical questions about ultimate origins; such matters lie beyond empirical methods, requiring other forms of inquiry.
In simple terms: Science has limits on ultimate questions.
Key Takeaway
Accept limits, explore other ways.
Themes
knowledge limits
metaphysics
science
faith
Mood
curious
skeptical
contemplative
Type
philosophical
inquisitive
reflective
When to use this quote
- philosophical debate
- personal belief formation
- educational curricula
- spiritual contemplation
Key Concepts
Epistemology
existential inquiry
unknown unknowns
Questions to Reflect On
- What alternative methods can explore ultimate origins?
- How do we balance scientific and metaphysical inquiry?
A Different Perspective
Relying solely on science may ignore valuable perspectives.
