Aspect Quote by Niels Bohr
“In our description of nature the purpose is not to disclose the real essence of the phenomena but only to track down, so far as it is possible, relations between the manifold aspects of our experience.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Lecture on Philosophy of Science, 1950s
Science describes relationships among experiences, not ultimate reality.
In simple terms: Science maps connections, not truth.
Focus on relational understanding.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- research
- education
- policy making
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What limits arise when focusing only on relations?
- How does this view affect scientific progress?
It may underplay the search for underlying truths.