Active Quote by Claude Bernard
“With the aid of these active experimental sciences man becomes an inventor of phenomena, a real foreman of creation; and under this head we cannot set limits to the power that he may gain over nature through future progress of the experimental sciences.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: "Principles of Experimental Medicine" (1865)
Scientific experimentation expands human power over nature, but limitless ambition may overlook ethical limits.
In simple terms: Science gives power, but must respect limits.
Key Takeaway
Balance curiosity with responsibility.
Themes
science
innovation
ethics
Mood
thoughtful
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
cautionary
When to use this quote
- research labs
- technological development
- policy making
Key Concepts
experimental method
human agency
Questions to Reflect On
- What ethical safeguards are needed?
- How do we limit scientific overreach?
A Different Perspective
Unchecked ambition can cause harm.
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