Every aspect of the world today - even politics and international relations - is affected by chemistry.
Linus PaulingRead
Science is the search for the truth--it is not a game in which one tries to beat his opponent, to do harm to others. We need to have the spirit of science in international affairs, to make the conduct of international affairs the effort to find the right solution, the just solution of international problems, and not an effort by each nation to get the better of other nations, to do harm to them when it is possible. I believe in morality, in justice, in humanitarianism.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Science seeks truth and justice rather than competition and harm.
In this quote, Linus Pauling emphasizes that science is fundamentally a pursuit for truth and understanding rather than a competitive challenge against others. He advocates for applying the principles of scientific inquiry to international relations, promoting cooperation and moral integrity instead of conflict and self-interest among nations. Pauling believes that we should strive for just solutions to global problems, rooted in values like morality and humanitarianism.
Themes
ScienceTruthInternational RelationsJusticeMorality
In practice
Example use cases
In a lecture on ethics in science, this quote could highlight the importance of moral reasoning.
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