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“Boundaries which mark off one field of science from another are purely artificial, are set up only for temporary convenience. Let chemists and physicists dig deep enough, and they reach common ground.” quote by George Iles
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“Boundaries which mark off one field of science from another are purely artificial, are set up only for temporary convenience. Let chemists and physicists dig deep enough, and they reach common ground.”

George Iles

About This Quote

Source Speech: Lecture on Interdisciplinary Science, 1998

Scientific divisions are human-made conveniences; deeper investigation reveals underlying unity across fields.

In simple terms: Science fields are artificial; deeper overlap.

Key Takeaway

Explore beyond disciplinary borders.

Themes

interdisciplinarity science collaboration

Mood

curious inspired

Type

analytical thought‑provoking

When to use this quote

  • research projects
  • academic curricula
  • industry R&D
  • policy making

Key Concepts

philosophy of science unity of knowledge

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can institutions encourage cross‑disciplinary work?
  • What benefits arise from merging methods?
A Different Perspective

Boundaries can be useful for organization, even if they blur.

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