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“It is often said that science must avoid any conclusions which smack of the supernatural.” quote by Michael Behe
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“It is often said that science must avoid any conclusions which smack of the supernatural.”

Michael Behe

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Source Quote: Public interview, 2005

Science should avoid conclusions that resemble supernatural explanations to maintain methodological rigor.

In simple terms: Science shuns supernatural‑like claims.

Key Takeaway

Keep scientific explanations grounded in testable evidence.

Themes

science methodology supernatural rigor skepticism

Mood

cautious analytical

Type

scientific philosophical

When to use this quote

  • research design
  • theory evaluation
  • public discourse

Key Concepts

Philosophy of science epistemology critical thinking

Questions to Reflect On

  • How to balance open inquiry with methodological limits?
  • When is it acceptable to consider non‑material explanations?
A Different Perspective

Some phenomena may be currently unexplained without invoking the supernatural.

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