Norms Quote by George Kneller
““There are no norms. Science is a tool; not a determinant. Experimentalism is a method; not a goal. Experience is an adverb; not a verb, or a noun.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: Philosophy of Science, 2018
Science provides methods, not fixed truths; experimentation guides, not goals; experience describes, not defines.
In simple terms: Science is a tool, not a rule.
Use science as a flexible guide.
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When to use this quote
- research design
- policy making
- personal decision making
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Can method limit creativity?
- How to balance experience with systematic inquiry?
Overemphasis on method can stifle intuition.