Famous quote by Warren Weaver

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Science attempts to analyze how things and people and animals behave it has no concern whether this behavior is good or
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"Science attempts to analyze how things and people and animals behave; it has no concern whether this behavior is good or bad, is purposeful or not. But religion is precisely the quest for such answers: whether an act is right or wrong, good or bad, and why"

- Warren Weaver

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This quote by Warren Weaver highlights the fundamental differences in between science and religion. Science is a field that looks for to comprehend the habits of things, individuals, as well as animals. It does not evaluate whether this habits is great or negative, or whether it has an objective. Religion, on the other hand, is focused on identifying what is best or incorrect, excellent or negative, and why. Faith is interested in principles and purpose, while scientific research is interested in understanding the actions of the world around us. This quote offers to remind us that science and also religion are two unique fields of study, each with its very own unique function.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Warren Weaver between July 17, 1894 and November 24, 1978. He/she was a famous Scientist from USA. The author also have 2 other quotes.

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