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“It is absurd to suppose we can think of nature as a system apart from knowledge, for it is knowledge that is increasingly determining the course of nature.” quote by Kenneth E. Boulding
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“It is absurd to suppose we can think of nature as a system apart from knowledge, for it is knowledge that is increasingly determining the course of nature.”

Kenneth E. Boulding

About This Quote

Source Book: “The Image: Knowledge and Power in Science”, 1975

Nature and knowledge are intertwined; knowledge shapes nature and vice‑versa.

In simple terms: Knowledge and nature influence each other.

Key Takeaway

Recognize knowledge’s impact on the world.

Themes

science philosophy environment

Mood

analytical thought‑provoking

Type

philosophical scientific

When to use this quote

  • research
  • policy development
  • education
  • technology design

Key Concepts

epistemology systems theory human‑nature interaction

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does our knowledge change ecosystems?
  • What responsibilities arise from this influence?
A Different Perspective

Complex feedback loops can be hard to predict.

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