Experiment Quote by Rosalind Franklin
“Science, for me, gives a partial explanation for life. In so far as it goes, it is based on fact, experience and experiment.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview on Science and Philosophy, 1955
Science explains parts of life through observable evidence and testing, but cannot capture its whole meaning.
In simple terms: Science explains parts of life, not everything.
Key Takeaway
Use science to understand, but accept its limits.
Themes
knowledge
humility
science
Mood
thoughtful
inquisitive
Type
reflective
philosophical
When to use this quote
- medical research
- education
- personal worldview
- public policy
Key Concepts
empiricism
philosophy of science
limits of knowledge
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance scientific facts with personal meaning?
- What aspects of life resist scientific explanation?
A Different Perspective
Science cannot address subjective experience or moral values.
