Helping Quote by Claude Levi-Strauss
“I can't help thinking that science would be more appealing if it had no practical use.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Role of Science, 1962
Science may be more attractive if it were purely theoretical, free from practical applications.
In simple terms: Pure theory can be more appealing.
Value knowledge for its own sake.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- academic research
- policy making
- education
- technology development
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Should science be separated from utility?
- What are the risks of purely theoretical work?
Practical use often drives funding and interest.