Possible Quote by Charles Krauthammer
“Science has everything to say about what is possible. Science has nothing to say about what is permissible.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public Remarks, Charles Krauthammer, 2005
Science can describe what can be done, but cannot dictate what should be done.
In simple terms: Science tells us what can happen, not what we should do.
Recognize limits of scientific authority.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- lawmaking
- medical decisions
- technology adoption
- environmental regulation
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What decisions require ethical judgment beyond data?
- How do we balance possibility with permissibility?
Science alone cannot resolve moral dilemmas.