Science Quote by Jeremy Bentham
““He will repeat it boldly (for it has been said before him), truths that form the basis of political and moral science are not to be discovered but by investigations as severe as mathematical ones, and beyond all comparison more intricate and extensive.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: Introduction to the Principles of Morals and Legislation, 1789
Political and moral truths are discovered through rigorous, mathematical-like investigation, not mere speculation.
In simple terms: Truths need strict, systematic study.
Key Takeaway
Apply rigorous analysis to ethical questions.
Themes
ethics
politics
methodology
science
logic
Mood
critical
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
analytical
When to use this quote
- policy development
- legal reform
- academic research
- public debate
Key Concepts
rationalism
empiricism
Questions to Reflect On
- What limits does a mathematical approach have in ethics?
- Can all moral issues be quantified?
A Different Perspective
Complex truths may resist simple mathematical modeling.
