Evolution Quote by Erasmus Darwin
“In fact the a priori reasoning is so entirely satisfactory to me that if the facts won't fit in, why so much the worse for the facts is my feeling.”
About This Quote
Source Letter: Scientific Correspondence, 1790
Prefers a priori reasoning over contradictory facts, valuing intuition over empirical mismatch.
In simple terms: Values intuition over conflicting facts.
Key Takeaway
Question assumptions when facts clash.
Themes
philosophy
reasoning
science
intuition
methodology
Mood
critical
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
academic
When to use this quote
- scientific research
- philosophical debate
- critical thinking
Key Concepts
a priori logic
empirical evidence
Questions to Reflect On
- When should intuition yield to evidence?
- How to balance reasoning with empirical facts?
A Different Perspective
Relying solely on intuition can ignore important data.
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