Body Quote by Kitty Ferguson
“We don't know how large a proportion of the significant evidence about the universe is excluded by science. Perhaps hardly any. Perhaps so great a proportion that any body of knowledge which excludes it is hardly more than a caricature. Perhaps something in between - so that science finds truth but not the whole truth.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Science and Society Podcast, 2020
Science captures much of reality but inevitably omits aspects, leaving knowledge incomplete.
In simple terms: Science is powerful but not all‑encompassing.
Key Takeaway
Accept uncertainty in scientific knowledge.
Themes
philosophy
epistemology
science limits
Mood
curious
skeptical
Type
inspirational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- research design
- policy making
- public discourse
Key Concepts
theory of knowledge
paradigm shifts
unknown unknowns
Questions to Reflect On
- What might be excluded from current scientific models?
- How do we handle unknown unknowns?
A Different Perspective
Science may miss crucial phenomena, leading to partial truths.
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