Absolute Quote by Dejan Stojanovic
““It is wrong to equate scientific laws, as a human construct, with the absolute truth.””
About This Quote
Source Quote: Unknown source, attributed to Dejan Stojanovic
Scientific laws are human models that describe patterns, not ultimate truths; they are provisional and subject to revision.
In simple terms: Science is a model, not absolute truth.
Key Takeaway
Question assumptions.
Themes
science
philosophy
epistemology
Mood
critical
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
analytical
When to use this quote
- academic debate
- policy making
- education
- media reporting
Key Concepts
relativism
methodology
truth
Questions to Reflect On
- What limits do we place on scientific claims?
- How should society treat provisional knowledge?
A Different Perspective
Science can be misused to claim certainty.
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