Discovery Quote by Jacob Bronowski
“The most remarkable discovery ever made by scientists was science itself.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Ascent of Man, 1973
Science’s greatest achievement is the creation of science itself, a self-referential discovery.
In simple terms: Science discovered itself.
Key Takeaway
Value the meta‑knowledge of scientific inquiry.
Themes
science
meta‑knowledge
discovery
philosophy of science
Mood
introspective
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
educational
When to use this quote
- research methodology
- educational curricula
- public science communication
- innovation policy
Key Concepts
self‑reflection
epistemology
Questions to Reflect On
- What does it mean to discover science?
- How can we foster self‑aware scientific practice?
A Different Perspective
Science can be misused or misunderstood.
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