Scientific thought, then, is not momentary; it is not a static instance; it is a process.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Scientific thought is a continuous process rather than a static moment. It evolves over time instead of existing as a fixed instance.
- In plain terms
- Scientific thought is a continuous process, not a static moment.
- What can you take from it?
- View scientific thinking as an ongoing process rather than a fixed result.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is science a finished product or a process?
- How should we treat current theories?
Another view
It might imply no current scientific conclusions are reliable for immediate use.
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