Quote by Arthur Erickson

Part of our western outlook stems from the scientific attitude and its method of isolating the parts of a phenomenon in order to analyze them.

Part of our western outlook stems from the scientific attitu

Summary

This quote suggests that our Western perspective is heavily influenced by the scientific approach, which involves dissecting and studying different aspects of a phenomenon separately in order to gain a better understanding. This method of analysis has shaped our way of thinking, encouraging us to break things down into smaller components for analysis rather than considering them as a whole. This scientific attitude has fundamentally influenced our worldview and approach to understanding the world around us.

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Attitude

By Arthur Erickson

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