Quote by Rachel Carson

The aim of science is to discover and illuminate truth. And that, I take it, is the aim of literature, whether biography or history or fiction. It seems to me, then, that there can be no separate literature of science.

The aim of science is to discover and illuminate truth. And

Summary

This quote emphasizes the shared objective of science and literature - the pursuit of truth. It argues against the notion that science and literature should be considered as separate entities. According to the author, whether it is through biographies, historical accounts, or fictional narratives, literature serves the same purpose as scientific investigation: to discover and illuminate truth. This perspective suggests a harmony between the realms of factual inquiry and creative expression, rejecting the idea that science and literature exist in isolation from each other.

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Truth Science History Literature

By Rachel Carson

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