In my view all salvation for philosophy may be expected to come from Darwin's theory
Interpretation
Boltzmann suggests that Darwin's theory provides a crucial foundation for philosophical understanding.
Ludwig Boltzmann believes that Darwin's theory of evolution has profound implications for philosophy, offering insights that can lead to a deeper understanding of existence and the nature of reality. His view implies that the scientific advancements brought about by Darwin's ideas can lead to a reevaluation of philosophical questions regarding life and existence.
In practice
A speaker at a conference on the philosophy of science might use this quote to emphasize the importance of scientific theories.
The general struggle for existence of animate beings is not a struggle for raw materials, these for organisms are air water & soil, all abundantly available, nor for energy which exists in plenty in the sun and any hot body in the form of heat, but rather a struggle for entropy, which becomes available through the transition of energy from the hot sun to the cold earth.
Bring forward what is true, Write it so that it is clear, Defend it to your last breath!
My hope is to gain a fresh hearing for Jesus, especially among those who believe they already understand him. In his case, quite frankly, presumed familiarity has led to unfamiliarity, unfamiliarity has led to contempt, and contempt has led to profound ignorance.
The sacred formula of positivism: love as a principle, the order as a foundation, and progress as a goal.
There's no such thing as an anti-war film.
The presence of a noble nature, generous in its wishes, ardent in its charity, changes the lights for us: we begin to see things again in their larger, quieter masses, and to believe that we too can be seen and judged in the wholeness of our character.
I'm not sure what we're running from. Nobody. Or the future. Fate. Growing up. Getting old. Picking up the pieces. As if running we won't have to get on with our lives.
The nationalist not only does not disapprove of atrocities committed by his own side, but he has a remarkable capacity for not even hearing about them.
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