An undevout astronomer is mad.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Studying the heavens without spiritual wonder is misguided.
- In plain terms
- Astronomers should be spiritual too.
- What can you take from it?
- Science needs wonder and reverence.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can science and faith coexist?
- Does wonder matter in science?
Another view
It presumes faith is necessary for science.
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