Animals Quote by Yann Martel
““The obsession with putting ourselves at the centre of everything is the bane not only of theologians but also of zoologists.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Life of Pi by Yann Martel, 2001
Placing humans at the center of all explanations limits understanding in both theology and biology.
In simple terms: Human‑centric bias narrows insight.
Key Takeaway
Broaden perspective beyond self.
Themes
humility
interdisciplinary
bias
Mood
thoughtful
critical
Type
philosophical
analytical
When to use this quote
- religious debate
- scientific research
- policy making
- education curricula
- public discourse
Key Concepts
anthropocentrism
epistemology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does centering humans affect scientific conclusions?
- What alternatives exist to anthropocentric views?
A Different Perspective
Human focus can overlook non‑human agency.
![“During my second year at Edinburgh [1826-27] I attended Jameson's lectures on Geology and Zoology, but they were incredible dull. The sole effect they produced on me was the determination never as long as I lived to read a book on Geology.” quote by Charles Darwin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/42c/charles-darwin-507_biographies_during-my-second-year-at-edinburgh-1826_1350666.jpg)
