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Faith Quote by Norbert Wiener

“Science is a way of life which can only flourish when men are free to have faith.” quote by Norbert Wiener
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“Science is a way of life which can only flourish when men are free to have faith.”

Norbert Wiener

About This Quote

Source Book: Cybernetics: Or Control and Communication in the Animal and the Machine, Norbert Wiener, 1948

Science thrives when individuals are free to explore and hold personal beliefs, linking curiosity with faith.

In simple terms: Science needs freedom and belief to grow.

Key Takeaway

Support intellectual freedom in research.

Themes

science freedom faith

Mood

thoughtful reflective

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • academic research
  • innovation labs
  • public policy
  • education reform

Key Concepts

epistemology creativity humanism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What role does belief play in scientific discovery?
  • How can faith and science coexist?
A Different Perspective

Freedom alone may not guarantee scientific rigor.

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