Quote by E. O. Wilson

Blind faith, no matter how passionately expressed, will not suffice. Science for its part will test relentlessly every assumption about the human condition.

Blind faith, no matter how passionately expressed, will not

Summary

This quote emphasizes the limitations of blind faith and highlights the importance of scientific inquiry. It suggests that blindly accepting beliefs or ideologies, regardless of how passionately they are expressed, is insufficient. Instead, science is presented as a rigorous process that rigorously tests assumptions about the human condition. The quote indicates that unlike blind faith, scientific exploration constantly challenges and questions existing ideas, contributing to a deeper understanding of humanity.

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By E. O. Wilson

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