It is true that the grasping of truth is not possible without empirical basis. However, the deeper we penetrate and the more extensive and embracing our theories become the less empirical knowledge is needed to determine those theories.
Interpretation
Truth is grounded in empirical evidence, but deeper theories require less empirical validation.
In this quote, Albert Einstein suggests that while understanding truth necessitates some form of empirical evidence, as our theories evolve and become more comprehensive, the reliance on empirical data diminishes. This reflects a philosophical perspective on the nature of knowledge and the balance between evidence and theoretical understanding.
In practice
During a lecture on the philosophy of science, one might quote Einstein to illustrate the relationship between empirical evidence and theoretical understanding.
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