The nineteenth century believed in science but the twentieth century does not.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker claims the twentieth century lacks the belief in science that the nineteenth had.
- In plain terms
- People today do not believe in science as much as people did long ago.
- What can you take from it?
- Trust in science has changed over time.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you trust science completely?
- Has trust in science declined?
Another view
Scientific advancement suggests increased trust overall.
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