Belief Quote by Rupert Sheldrake
“For more than 200 years, materialists have promised that science will eventually explain everything in terms of physics and chemistry. Believers are sustained by the faith that scientific discoveries will justify their beliefs.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Science Delusion by Rupert Sheldrake, 2013
Science is often presented as a complete explanation, but many phenomena remain beyond physics and chemistry.
In simple terms: Science can't explain everything yet.
Key Takeaway
Question assumptions about science's limits.
Themes
science
philosophy
skepticism
Mood
critical
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
analytical
When to use this quote
- policy debates
- education
- public discourse
- research funding
Key Concepts
reductionism
epistemology
unknown limits
Questions to Reflect On
- What areas resist reductionist explanations?
- How does this view affect trust in science?
A Different Perspective
Science may still uncover deeper layers, not just physics.
