Argument Quote by Holmes Rolston III
“McIntosh is persuasive in his arguments that the scientific facts of evolution cannot stand alone ... science shows that historical evolution, whatever its contingencies, is itself on a trajectory of values development. McIntosh has well-researched his sources and integrated them with seminal insight.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Science and Values, 1995
Science alone cannot explain evolution; values shape its direction.
In simple terms: Values guide evolutionary understanding.
Key Takeaway
Integrate ethics into scientific study.
Themes
science
ethics
evolution
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
explanatory
philosophical
When to use this quote
- academic research
- policy making
- education
- public discourse
Key Concepts
philosophy
ontology
integrative thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- How do values influence scientific interpretation?
- Can science be value‑free?
A Different Perspective
Values can be subjective, complicating consensus.
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