Body Quote by Carl Sagan
“Science is a way of thinking much more than it is a body of knowledge.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Cosmos, 1980, Chapter 3
Science is primarily a mindset, not just a collection of facts, emphasizing critical thinking over rote knowledge.
In simple terms: Science is a way of thinking.
Cultivate curiosity and skeptical inquiry.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- classroom teaching
- research design
- public policy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance data and intuition?
- What habits foster scientific thinking?
Overreliance on data can ignore intuition.