Quote by Thomas Henry Huxley

Science commits suicide when it adopts a creed.

Science commits suicide when it adopts a creed.

Summary

This quote suggests that when science starts to adhere to a particular belief system or dogma, it undermines its own essence. Science is meant to be an objective pursuit of knowledge through empirical evidence and experimentation. By adopting a creed or ideological stance, it constrains its ability to explore and discover new aspects of the natural world. It implies that the true nature of science lies in its openness and flexibility, and rigid beliefs can hinder scientific progress and innovation.

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By Thomas Henry Huxley

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