Data Quote by L Ron Hubbard
“Those fields which most depend upon authoritative opinion for their data least contain known natural law.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health, 1950
He argues that fields reliant on authority lack empirical laws and are uncertain.
In simple terms: Authority‑based fields lack solid natural laws.
Key Takeaway
Question reliance on unverified authority.
Themes
science
authority
uncertainty
Mood
skeptical
analytical
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- research design
- academic curricula
- policy making
Key Concepts
epistemology
philosophy of science
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence supports or refutes this claim?
- When is authority necessary?
A Different Perspective
Authority can provide useful frameworks despite limited data.
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