Conclusion Quote by Michael Behe
“It is often said that science must avoid any conclusions which smack of the supernatural.”
About This Quote
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.
Keep scientific explanations grounded in testable evidence.
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Type
When to use this quote
- research design
- theory evaluation
- public discourse
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How to balance open inquiry with methodological limits?
- When is it acceptable to consider non‑material explanations?
Some phenomena may be currently unexplained without invoking the supernatural.