Abandoned Quote by James Bryant Conant
“A conceptual scheme is never discarded merely because of a few stubborn facts with which it cannot be reconciled; a conceptual scheme is either modified or replaced by a better one, never abandoned with nothing left to take its place.”
About This Quote
Conceptual frameworks must evolve when they conflict with evidence, not be abandoned without replacement
In simple terms: Ideas change with new facts
Key Takeaway
Update or replace theories as evidence grows
Themes
science
philosophy
progress
Mood
inquisitive
optimistic
Type
philosophical
scientific
When to use this quote
- research
- education
- policy development
Key Concepts
paradigm shift
theory revision
Questions to Reflect On
- When should a theory be revised?
- What replaces a failing model?
A Different Perspective
Resistance to change can stall progress
