3 William Whewell Quotes on Theory

William Whewell quotes on theory

7. The system becomes more coherent as it is further extended. The elements which we require for explaining a new class of facts are already contained in our system. Different members of the theory run together, and we have thus a constant convergence to unity. In false theories, the contrary is the case.

10. The catastrophist constructs theories, the uniformitarian demolishes them.

11. It is a test of true theories not only to account for but to predict phenomena.