Quote by Thomas Huxley

Science is organized common sense where many a beautiful theory was killed by an ugly fact.

Science is organized common sense where many a beautiful the

Summary

This quote by Thomas Huxley highlights the essence of science. It suggests that despite the elegance and aesthetic appeal of various theories, their validity and merit can only be determined by factual evidence. Huxley emphasizes that scientific knowledge is not based on mere speculation or intuition but instead relies on the rigorous examination of empirical data. In this way, science acts as an organized system of common sense, appreciating the elegance of theories yet maintaining a commitment to truth and accuracy through the triumph of factual evidence over potentially flawed or attractive ideas.

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By Thomas Huxley

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