Accepted Quote by Paul Davies
“We will never fully explain the world by appealing to something outside it that must simply be accepted on faith, be it an unexplained God or an unexplained set of mathematical laws.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Mind of God by Paul Davies, 1992
Relying on faith for unexplained phenomena limits scientific understanding.
In simple terms: Faith limits scientific explanation.
Seek evidence, not just faith.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- academic debate
- public policy
- education
- personal belief systems
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What role should faith play in science?
- How can we balance mystery and inquiry?
Faith can inspire inquiry; not all unknowns are dismissible.