Science does not have a moral dimension. It is like a knife. If you give it to a surgeon or a murderer, each will use it differently.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Science is neutral; its moral value depends on how humans use it.
- In plain terms
- Science is a tool like a knife; it can heal or harm depending on the user.
- What can you take from it?
- Technology is neutral; intent defines its value.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is technology truly neutral?
- How do we guide scientific use?
Another view
Some argue science inherently shapes morality.
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