Inspirational Quote by Ilchi Lee
““Relatively speaking, science can provide reliable standards to verify truth in a physical, material sense, but values are not its strength. What one generation takes to be true is debunked and made obsolete by new discoveries.””
About This Quote
Science offers objective measures for physical truths, but moral values evolve and cannot be fixed by scientific method.
In simple terms: Science verifies facts; values change over time.
Key Takeaway
Recognize limits of science in ethics.
Themes
science
values
truth
philosophy
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- policy making
- education curricula
- public debates
Key Concepts
epistemology
ethical relativism
Questions to Reflect On
- How can science inform ethical decisions?
- Can values be universally measured?
A Different Perspective
Values can be informed by science, even if not determined by it.
