But in practical affairs, particularly in politics, men are needed who combine human experience and interest in human relations with a knowledge of science and technology. Moreover, they must be men of action and not contemplation. I have the impression that no method of education can produce people with all the qualities required. I am haunted by the idea that this break in human civilization, caused by the discovery of the scientific method, may be irreparable.
I believe there is no philosophical high-road in science, with epistemological signposts. No, we are in a jungle and find our way by trial and error,… - Max Born
I believe there is no philosophical high-road in science, with epistemological signposts. No, we are in a jungle and find our way by trial and error,…
- Max Born
There are two objectionable types of believers: those who believe the incredible and those who believe that 'belief' must be discarded and replaced b… - Max Born
There are two objectionable types of believers: those who believe the incredible and those who believe that 'belief' must be discarded and replaced b…
Something which is against natural laws seems to me rather out of the question because it would be a depressive idea about God. It would make God sma… - Max Born
Something which is against natural laws seems to me rather out of the question because it would be a depressive idea about God. It would make God sma…
Intellect distinguishes between the possible and the impossible; reason distinguishes between the sensible and the senseless. Even the possible can b… - Max Born
Intellect distinguishes between the possible and the impossible; reason distinguishes between the sensible and the senseless. Even the possible can b…
The belief in a single truth is the root cause for all evil in the world. - Max Born
The belief in a single truth is the root cause for all evil in the world.
The belief that there is only one truth and that oneself is in possession of it seems to me the deepest root of all evil that is in the world. - Max Born
The belief that there is only one truth and that oneself is in possession of it seems to me the deepest root of all evil that is in the world.
I am now convinced that theoretical physics is actually philosophy. - Max Born
I am now convinced that theoretical physics is actually philosophy.
Science?is so greatly opposed to history and tradition that it cannot be absorbed by our civilization. - Max Born
Science?is so greatly opposed to history and tradition that it cannot be absorbed by our civilization.
We need to make a world in which fewer children are born, and in which we take better care of them. - Max Born
We need to make a world in which fewer children are born, and in which we take better care of them.
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