Evil Quote by Philip Pullman
““Everything about this is embarrassing" she said. "D'you know how embarrassing it is to mention good and evil in a scientific laboratory? Have you any idea? One of the reasons I became a scientist was not to have to think about that kind of thing.””
About This Quote
Source Novel "The Labyrinth of Thought", 2012
She finds it embarrassing to discuss moral concepts like good and evil within a scientific setting, questioning the scientist's role.
In simple terms: Discussing morality in science feels awkward.
Key Takeaway
Accept moral complexity in science.
Themes
ethics
science
embarrassment
philosophy
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- research meetings
- academic debates
- public policy
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
scientific culture
Questions to Reflect On
- Should scientists address morality openly?
- How does embarrassment affect discourse?
A Different Perspective
Science may sideline ethical dialogue.
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