Experimental Quote by David Deutsch
“Science is objective. And in my view we cannot take any experimental results seriously except in the light of good explanations of them.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Fabric of Reality, 1997
Scientific claims need strong explanatory frameworks; data alone isn’t enough.
In simple terms: Data needs good explanations.
Seek strong explanations.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- research design
- policy making
- education
- public discourse
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes an explanation “good”?
- How do we balance data and theory?
Explanations can be subjective and contested.