Bible Quote by Louis Agassiz
““Every great scientific truth goes through three stages. First, people say it conflicts with the Bible. Next they say it has been discovered before. Lastly they say they always believed it.””
About This Quote
Source Lecture: Science and Religion, 1865
Scientific truths face three reactions: conflict with religion, claims of prior discovery, then acceptance as obvious.
In simple terms: Science meets resistance, then becomes accepted.
Key Takeaway
Expect resistance, persist.
Themes
science
religion
history of ideas
Mood
analytical
historical
Type
educational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- public policy debates
- education curricula
- media reporting
Key Concepts
paradigm shift
cognitive bias
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do people cling to religious objections?
- How does hindsight bias shape scientific narratives?
A Different Perspective
Some stages may be oversimplified.
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