Accepting Quote by Percy Williams Bridgman
“I can see no justification whatever for the attitude which refuses on purely a priori grounds to accept action at a distance ... Such an attitude bespeaks an unimaginativeness, a mental obtuseness and obstinacy.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Logic of Modern Physics, 1927
Rejecting action-at-a-distance without empirical basis shows intellectual rigidity and lack of imagination.
In simple terms: Refusing distant forces without evidence is narrow-minded.
Key Takeaway
Embrace evidence and creative thinking.
Themes
science
philosophy
open-mindedness
Mood
thoughtful
critical
Type
philosophical
analytical
When to use this quote
- physics research
- philosophical debates
- teaching
- policy making
Key Concepts
empiricism
creativity
critical thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- How does evidence shape belief?
- Can imagination coexist with rigor?
A Different Perspective
May overlook valid theories that lack current evidence.
