America Quote by Gilbert K. Chesterton
“Science is the study of the admitted laws of existence, which cannot prove a universal negative about whether those laws could ever be suspended by something admittedly above them. It is as if we were to say that a lawyer was so deeply learned in the American Constitution that he knew there could never be a revolution in America..”
About This Quote
Source Essay: "The Drift of Philosophy", 1905
Science describes observable rules but cannot deny the possibility of higher powers that might suspend them.
In simple terms: Science has limits; metaphysics may intervene.
Key Takeaway
Recognize science’s boundaries.
Themes
science
philosophy
limits
Mood
thoughtful
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
analytical
When to use this quote
- legal analysis
- theological debate
- scientific inquiry
Key Concepts
epistemology
metaphysics
Questions to Reflect On
- Can we ever know absolute truth?
- How do we balance faith and evidence?
A Different Perspective
Science may overstate certainty.
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