Accounts Quote by Gottlob Frege
“The aim of scientific work is truth. While we internally recognise something as true, we judge, and while we utter judgements, we assert.”
About This Quote
Scientific work seeks truth; internal belief leads to judgment, which is expressed as assertion.
In simple terms: Science moves from belief to judgment to claim.
Recognize and test your assumptions.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- research
- education
- policy making
- debate
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you verify your judgments?
- What role does doubt play in science?
Assertions may be biased without verification.