Analogies Quote by George Henry Lewes
“The separation of Science from Knowledge was effected step by step as the Subjective Method was replaced by the Objective Method: i.e., when in each inquiry the phenomena of external nature ceased to be interpreted on premisses suggested by the analogies of human nature.”
About This Quote
Source Philosophical Treatise: The Development of Science, 1875
Science moved from subjective, human‑centered explanations to objective, nature‑focused methods, changing how knowledge is formed.
In simple terms: Science shifted from human analogies to objective study.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the impact of methodological change.
Themes
philosophy
science
epistemology
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
philosophical
academic
When to use this quote
- academic research
- scientific education
- philosophical debate
Key Concepts
subjective vs objective methods
knowledge formation
Questions to Reflect On
- How does subjectivity still influence science?
- Can objective methods fully capture reality?
A Different Perspective
Objective methods can overlook human context and values.
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