From a historical viewpoint, religion is just a kind of superstition, and from a political viewpoint it is a tool of social control.

- Mario Bunge

Science is morally neutral, but social science shows us that some moral codes are better than others.

- Mario Bunge

We deem valuable whatever is likely to meet our needs or wishes (individual values) and whatever is likely to help protect or attain social goals (so…

- Mario Bunge

Only the stupid and the wicked can fear rational criticism.

- Mario Bunge

The motto of science is not just Pauca but rather Plurima ex paucissimis - the most out of the least.

- Mario Bunge

One should believe only what can be chosen to be true or just. Irrational (or unjustified) beliefs should be avoided because they can have disastrous…

- Mario Bunge

All the electronic devices are weakening the social bonds. Sociologists and psychologists should study this serious threat instead of repeating that …

- Mario Bunge

Of course you cannot free yourself from the laws of nature; but the laws of nervous systems are not the same as the physical laws.

- Mario Bunge

All genuine philosophy transcends national boundaries. Patriotic philosophies are just nationalist ideologies.

- Mario Bunge