Inspirational Quote by Wolfgang Pauli
“That theory is worthless. It isn't even wrong!”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Correspondence with colleagues, 1930s
A theory lacking empirical support is meaningless, not merely incorrect.
In simple terms: Bad theories are useless.
Key Takeaway
Demand empirical evidence.
Themes
science
philosophy
logic
Mood
skeptical
inquisitive
Type
scientific
philosophical
When to use this quote
- research funding
- peer review
- academic debate
Key Concepts
falsifiability
theory assessment
Questions to Reflect On
- What criteria determine a theory's worth?
- Is speculation ever justified in science?
A Different Perspective
Some theories may be speculative yet valuable for future insight.
![“The fact of the existence of two theories [causal and acausal] that contradict each other in Jung ... corresponds psychologically to the vascillation between 3 and 4.” quote by Wolfgang Pauli](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/686/wolfgang-pauli-14510_existence_the-fact-of-the-existence-of-two-theorie_262567.jpg)
