Assumption Quote by Thomas Nagel
“It seems to me that, as it is usually presented, the current orthodoxy about the cosmic order is the product of governing assumptions that are unsupported, and that it flies in the face of common sense.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The View from Nowhere by Thomas Nagel, 1986
The prevailing view of the universe is built on unproven assumptions that clash with everyday intuition.
In simple terms: Common sense contradicts accepted cosmic theories.
Key Takeaway
Question underlying assumptions.
Themes
philosophy
science
cosmology
Mood
skeptical
inquisitive
Type
analytical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- academic debate
- public policy
- science education
Key Concepts
epistemology
critical thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence supports the current model?
- How can common sense inform scientific theory?
A Different Perspective
Assumptions may be based on limited data.
