Quote by Leo Tolstoy

Human science fragments everything in order to understand it, kills everything in order to examine it.

Human science fragments everything in order to understand it

Summary

This quote suggests that human science, in its attempt to unravel and comprehend the complexities of the world, tends to break down and analyze phenomena into smaller parts. However, in doing so, it has a tendency to lose the essence and integrity of what is being studied. The act of vivisection metaphorically symbolizes the destruction of the object of study in order to scrutinize it, highlighting the potential harm that can arise from the reductionist nature of scientific investigation. In essence, the quote highlights the paradoxical nature of human science, where understanding often comes at the cost of fully comprehending and appreciating the whole.

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Science Fragmented Reductionism

By Leo Tolstoy

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