Every investigation which is guided by principles of Nature fixes its ultimate aim entirely on gratifying the stomach.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Nature‑driven research ultimately aims to satisfy basic needs like hunger.
- In plain terms
- Scientific work often ends with feeding people.
- What can you take from it?
- Link research goals to human welfare.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How can research serve broader human needs?
- What are other ultimate aims of science?
Another view
Not all scientific inquiry is aimed at food.
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