Religion Quote by Chapman Cohen
““Science gives up to religion that which cannot be known, and as it does not know what it is, that cannot be known, it surrenders to religion absolute vacuity as the proper sphere for its operations.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Ethics of Science, Chapman Cohen, 1935
Science acknowledges its limits and defers to religion for what it cannot explain, positioning faith as a domain of unknowns.
In simple terms: Science admits limits, defers unknowns to religion.
Key Takeaway
Accept uncertainty and respect different epistemic domains.
Themes
science
religion
epistemology
humility
Mood
thoughtful
respectful
Type
analytical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- Academic debate
- interfaith dialogue
- science education
- personal belief formation
Key Concepts
Limits of knowledge
faith vs reason
domain separation
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we balance scientific inquiry with spiritual belief?
- When should religion guide us beyond empirical evidence?
A Different Perspective
Science cannot answer all questions, leaving gaps for faith.
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