Accepted Quote by Malcolm Muggeridge
“I suppose that every age has its own particular fantasy: ours is science. A seventeenth-century man like Blaise Pascal, who thought himself a mathematician and scientist of genius, found it quite ridiculous that anyone should suppose that rational processes could lead to any ultimate conclusions about life, but easily accepted the authority of the Scriptures. With us, it is the other way 'round”
About This Quote
Source Essay: "The Age of Science" by Malcolm Muggeridge, 1960s
The quote contrasts past and present attitudes toward science and faith, noting that earlier thinkers like Pascal doubted rationalism while modern people often elevate science above belief.
In simple terms: Past doubted reason, present elevates science over faith.
Key Takeaway
Recognize both limits of science and faith.
Themes
science
faith
history
philosophy
skepticism
Mood
reflective
critical
inquisitive
Type
analytical
philosophical
commentary
When to use this quote
- academic debate
- personal belief
- public policy
- education
- media discourse
Key Concepts
rationalism
authority
human nature
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance scientific inquiry with spiritual belief?
- What are the consequences of privileging one over the other?
A Different Perspective
Science cannot answer all existential questions; faith may lack empirical proof.
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