Quote by Dean Inge

In praising science, it does not follow that we must adopt the very poor philosophies which scientific men have constructed. In philosophy they have much more to learn than to teach.

In praising science, it does not follow that we must adopt t

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This quote suggests that while science should be praised and valued, it does not imply that the philosophical frameworks created by scientists are of high quality. It implies that in the realm of philosophy, scientists have more to learn than they have to teach. Essentially, it highlights the idea that scientific expertise does not automatically translate into philosophical expertise, and that there is still much for scientists to explore and understand in the philosophical domain.

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