Adventure Quote by Etienne Gilson
“If our previous analyses are correct, they all point to the same conclusion, that metaphysical adventures are doomed to fail when their authors substitute the fundamental concepts of any particular science for those of metaphysics.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Metaphysics of Modern Science, Etienne Gilson, 1930
Metaphysical theories fail when they replace scientific concepts with mystical ones, ignoring empirical foundations.
In simple terms: Science must stay scientific; mysticism cannot replace it.
Key Takeaway
Respect scientific rigor.
Themes
philosophy
science
metaphysics
Mood
critical
thoughtful
Type
analytical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- academic research
- theoretical writing
- public discourse
Key Concepts
Epistemology
methodology
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we integrate science and spirituality?
- What limits arise when metaphysics ignores empirical data?
A Different Perspective
Science cannot fully explain subjective experience.
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