Quote by Phillip E. Johnson

Evolutionary naturalism takes the inherent limitations of science and turns them into a devastating philosophical weapon: because science is our only real way of knowing anything, what science cannot know cannot be real.

Evolutionary naturalism takes the inherent limitations of sc

Summary

This quote expresses the perspective of evolutionary naturalism, which holds that science is the primary and most reliable method of acquiring knowledge. It argues that the limitations inherent in the scientific approach are transformed into a powerful philosophical tool. According to this viewpoint, if science cannot comprehend or investigate a certain aspect, then it is asserted that this aspect cannot be considered real or existent. In essence, the quote highlights the potential consequences of exclusively relying on science as a means of understanding existence and reality.

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By Phillip E. Johnson

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