Creatures Quote by Jacob Bronowski
“Knowledge is not a loose-leaf notebook of facts. Above all, it is a responsibility for the integrity of what we are, primarily of what we are as ethical creatures.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Ascent of Man, 1973
The quote defines knowledge as a moral responsibility, not merely a collection of facts, emphasizing ethical stewardship of what we understand about ourselves.
In simple terms: Knowledge is a moral duty, not just facts.
Key Takeaway
Treat learning as an ethical responsibility.
Themes
ethics
knowledge
responsibility
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- education policy
- research ethics
- personal development
Key Concepts
philosophy
science studies
Questions to Reflect On
- How does viewing knowledge ethically change its use?
- What responsibilities arise from scientific discovery?
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