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“Science is a way of thinking much more than it is a body of knowledge.” quote by Carl Sagan
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“Science is a way of thinking much more than it is a body of knowledge.”

Carl Sagan

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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.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate curiosity and skeptical inquiry.

Themes

science philosophy education

Mood

inquisitive inspiring

Type

educational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • classroom teaching
  • research design
  • public policy

Key Concepts

critical thinking methodology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance data and intuition?
  • What habits foster scientific thinking?
A Different Perspective

Overreliance on data can ignore intuition.

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