Business Quote by George Lakoff
“Science is fundamentally a moral enterprise, following the moral imperative to seek the truth.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Cognitive science lecture, 2010
Science is a moral duty to pursue truth, framing research as an ethical responsibility.
In simple terms: Science must ethically seek truth.
Treat scientific work as a moral commitment.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- Research funding decisions
- academic curricula
- public debates
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does moral duty shape scientific priorities?
- What conflicts arise between truth‑seeking and funding?
Balancing moral imperatives with practical constraints is tough.