Books Quote by Karl Pearson
“If I have put the case of science at all correctly, the reader will have recognised that modern science does much more than demand that it shall be left in undisturbed possession of what the theologian and metaphysician please to term its 'legitimate field'. It claims that the whole range of phenomena, mental as well as physical-the entire universe-is its field. It asserts that the scientific method is the sole gateway to the whole region of knowledge.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Grammar of Science by Karl Pearson, 1892
Science claims authority over all phenomena, both mental and physical, positioning its method as the exclusive path to knowledge.
In simple terms: Science says it can explain everything using its method.
Key Takeaway
Recognize science’s broad scope and limits.
Themes
science
knowledge
methodology
philosophy
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- education
- research
- policy making
- public discourse
Key Concepts
empiricism
ontology
epistemology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does science address moral questions?
- Can all knowledge be reduced to empirical data?
A Different Perspective
Science may overlook subjective or non‑empirical insights.
