Art Quote by Richard Dawkins
“Gould carried the art of bending over backward to positively supine lengths. Why shouldn't we comment on God, as scientists? ... A universe with a creative superintendent would be a very different kind of universe from one without. Why is that not a scientific matter?”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Richard Dawkins on Science and Religion, 2015
Questioning divine agency challenges a scientific issue challenges the limits of empirical inquiry.
In simple terms: God is not a scientific question.
Key Takeaway
Respect methodological boundaries.
Themes
science
religion
philosophy
epistemology
Mood
critical
inquisitive
Type
analytical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- academic debate
- public discourse
- education policy
Key Concepts
materialism
skepticism
theology
Questions to Reflect On
- Can science address meaning?
- What are the limits of scientific explanation?
A Different Perspective
Science may not address metaphysical claims.
