Accepted Quote by Nicholas of Cusa
“In every science certain things must be accepted as first principles if the subject matter is to be understood; and these first postulates rest upon faith.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: De Docta Ignorantia, 1440
Science rests on foundational assumptions accepted by faith, which enable deeper understanding beyond empirical proof.
In simple terms: Science needs basic assumptions accepted by faith.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and question underlying assumptions.
Themes
philosophy
science
epistemology
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
theoretical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- research design
- theoretical modeling
- educational curricula
- critical analysis
Key Concepts
faith
first principles
methodology
Questions to Reflect On
- What assumptions underlie your field?
- How can you test these assumptions?
A Different Perspective
Blind acceptance can hinder empirical testing.
![“We have reached a situation where a theory has been accepted as fact by some, and possible contrary evidence is shunted aside. [This is] mythology rather than science.” quote by Robert Shapiro](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c31/robert-shapiro-26969_accepted_we-have-reached-a-situation-where-a-theo_19120.jpg)
