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“Whatever lies beyond the limits of experience, and claims another origin than that of induction and deduction from established data, is illegitimate.” quote by George Henry Lewes
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“Whatever lies beyond the limits of experience, and claims another origin than that of induction and deduction from established data, is illegitimate.”

George Henry Lewes

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Source Essay: The Philosophy of Science by George Henry Lewes, 1875

Ideas not grounded in empirical evidence lack legitimacy and should be questioned.

In simple terms: Unverified ideas are not trustworthy.

Key Takeaway

Demand evidence before acceptance.

Themes

science philosophy epistemology

Mood

analytical inquisitive

Type

philosophical educational

When to use this quote

  • research
  • education
  • policy making
  • public discourse

Key Concepts

empiricism logic critical thinking

Questions to Reflect On

  • When is speculation valuable in science?
  • How do you balance doubt with openness?
A Different Perspective

Strict empiricism may dismiss useful speculation.

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