Demonstrations Quote by John Ruskin
“The work of science is to substitute facts for appearances, and demonstrations for impressions.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Nature of Science, John Ruskin, 1865
Science replaces superficial appearances with factual evidence and demonstrable proof.
In simple terms: Science replaces appearances with facts.
Prioritize evidence over illusion.
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When to use this quote
- research
- teaching
- public policy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we handle unknowns in science?
- What role does intuition play?
Evidence can be limited by technology.