As art is a habit with reference to things to be done, so is science a habit in respect to things to be known.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Harvey contrasts art as a habit of doing with science as a habit of knowing.
- In plain terms
- He says art is about doing things while science is about knowing things.
- What can you take from it?
- Distinguish between practical skills and theoretical knowledge.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is knowledge separate from action?
- How do you learn best?
Another view
The line between art and science is often blurred in modern contexts.
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