Dream Quote by Edmund Husserl
“Philosophy as science, as serious, rigorous, indeed apodictically rigorous science -- the dream is over.”
About This Quote
Source Lecture: Phenomenology, 1913
Philosophy can be treated with the same rigor as natural sciences, but that aspiration has failed.
In simple terms: Philosophy isn’t a strict science today.
Key Takeaway
Accept philosophy’s limits.
Themes
philosophy
science
rigor
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
analytical
theoretical
When to use this quote
- academic research
- teaching
- public discourse
- policy making
Key Concepts
epistemology
methodology
Questions to Reflect On
- Can philosophy adopt scientific methods?
- What are the benefits of treating philosophy as science?
A Different Perspective
Philosophy still influences many fields despite lacking empirical methods.
