Materialism Quote by Gordon White
““Materialism, it must be understood, is a premise of science, not a finding.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: The Future of Science, 2019
Science starts from assumptions; materialism is a starting point, not a final answer.
In simple terms: Science assumes materialism.
Question foundational premises.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- research
- education
- policy
- public discourse
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What assumptions underlie your work?
- Can you imagine a non‑materialist framework?
Assumptions can be hard to revise.