Quote by Joseph Wood Krutch

Though many have tried, no one has ever yet explained away the decisive fact that science, which can do so much, cannot decide what it ought to do.

Though many have tried, no one has ever yet explained away t

Summary

This quote highlights the limitations of science in guiding human behavior and decision-making. While science has made remarkable progress in understanding the natural world, it falls short when it comes to prescribing or determining ethical choices or providing purpose and meaning in life. Science can provide knowledge and technological advancements but is incapable of addressing existential questions or offering value systems. It suggests that there are other aspects of human existence that cannot be rationalized or answered solely by scientific inquiry.

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By Joseph Wood Krutch

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