Science without conscience is the soul's perdition.
Francois RabelaisRead
Science without conscience is the death of the soul.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The pursuit of scientific knowledge must be governed by moral considerations to prevent harm to humanity.
Francois Rabelais suggests that scientific advances without ethical oversight can lead to detrimental consequences for individuals and society. This quote emphasizes the importance of blending intellectual pursuit with a sense of responsibility and compassion, highlighting that the potential for innovation can become destructive when divorced from humanity's moral compass.
Themes
ScienceConscienceMoralityEthicsHumanity
In practice
Example use cases
During a seminar on bioethics, this quote can serve to highlight the importance of moral responsibility in scientific research.
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