Adequate Quote by Gabriel Marcel
“But a science is exact to the extent that its method measures up to and is adequate to its object.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Mystery of Being, 1950
Science is precise only when its methods match the nature of its subject.
In simple terms: Science fits its subject.
Align method with object.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- laboratory research
- field studies
- theoretical modeling
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Is your approach suitable for the problem?
- What limits does your method have?
Mismatched methods yield false confidence.