Better Quote by Fuller Albright
“Any theory is better than no theory.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Academic conference, 2012
Any theory, even imperfect, is better than none for progress.
In simple terms: A theory is better than none.
Key Takeaway
Use theories as stepping stones.
Themes
science
theory
progress
uncertainty
Mood
analytical
curious
Type
academic
pragmatic
When to use this quote
- research
- policy making
- education
Key Concepts
philosophy of science
methodology
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes a theory useful?
- How do you improve weak theories?
A Different Perspective
Bad theories can mislead.
