Apologies Quote by Victor J. Stenger
“I do not think science has to make any apologies. It looks at the world and tells it like it is. And we all live longer, better lives because of this dispassionate view. Sure, it commands awe and provides inspiration. Still, I would rather be operated on by a surgeon who sees me as an assemblage of atoms than one who lovingly tries to manipulate what he or she imagines are my vital energy fields.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: "Science and Spirituality" on The Skeptics' Guide, 2012
Science offers a dispassionate, factual view of reality, which, though awe‑inspiring, is preferable to mystical explanations for health and medicine.
In simple terms: Science tells it like it is.
Key Takeaway
Trust evidence over mysticism.
Themes
science
skepticism
medicine
Mood
analytical
serious
Type
explanatory
critical
When to use this quote
- medical decisions
- public policy
- education
Key Concepts
philosophy of science
empiricism
Questions to Reflect On
- How does scientific view affect your worldview?
- Can science and meaning coexist?
A Different Perspective
May dismiss personal meaning found in spirituality.
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