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Discipline Quote by Ruth Hubbard

“To overturn orthodoxy is no easier in science than in philosophy, religion, economics, or any of the other disciplines through which we try to comprehend the world and the society in which we live.” quote by Ruth Hubbard
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“To overturn orthodoxy is no easier in science than in philosophy, religion, economics, or any of the other disciplines through which we try to comprehend the world and the society in which we live.”

Ruth Hubbard

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Source Book: “The Social Construction of Science”, 1995

Challenging established ideas is equally hard across fields; critical thinking is universal.

In simple terms: Questioning norms is tough everywhere.

Key Takeaway

Embrace interdisciplinary critique.

Themes

science philosophy religion economics society

Mood

analytical skeptical

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • academic research
  • policy reform
  • public debate

Key Concepts

critical thinking paradigm shift

Questions to Reflect On

  • What assumptions do you hold?
  • How can you test them?
A Different Perspective

Deeply entrenched beliefs resist change.

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