Faith Quote by Tryon Edwards
“Science has sometimes been said to be opposed to faith, and inconsistent with it. But all science, in fact, rests on a basis of faith, for it assumes the permanence and uniformity of natural laws - a thing which can never be demonstrated.”
About This Quote
Science presupposes that natural laws are constant, a belief that cannot be proven, revealing an implicit faith underlying scientific inquiry.
In simple terms: Science rests on unproven belief in law-like regularity.
Key Takeaway
Science’s foundation is a faith in uniform natural order.
Themes
Epistemology
Philosophy of Science
Faith vs Reason
Assumptions
Methodology
Mood
Reflective
Introspective
Type
Philosophical
Analytical
When to use this quote
- Designing experiments
- Teaching philosophy of science
- Debating science-religion
- Evaluating scientific claims
Key Concepts
Law of Uniformity
Scientific Method
Metaphysics
Practical Applications
- Science education
- Science communication
Questions to Reflect On
- What assumptions do we accept without proof?
- How does recognizing faith in science affect its credibility?
