The belief that there is only one truth and that oneself is in possession of it seems to me the root of all the evil that is in the world
Max BornI am now convinced that theoretical physics is actual philosophy.
Max BornI believe that ideas such as absolute certitude, absolute exactness, final truth, etc. are figments of the imagination which should not be admissible in any field of science... This loosening of thinking seems to me to be the greatest blessing which modern science has given to us. For the belief in a single truth and in being the possessor thereof is the root cause of all evil in the world.
Max BornTags: truth
There are two objectionable types of believers: those who believe the far-fetched, and those who believe that 'belief' must be discarded and replaced by the 'scientific method.' Between these two extremes there is enough scope for believing the reasonable and reasoning on sound beliefs.
Max BornTags: science religion superstition scientific-method beliefs
Physics as we know it will be over in six months.
Max BornWe have sought for firm ground and found none.
The deeper we penetrate, the more restless becomes the universe; all is rushing about and vibrating in a wild dance.
Tags: physics
But in practical affairs, particularly in politics, men are needed who combine human experience and interest in human relations with a knowledge of science and technology.
Max BornTags: science politics experience knowledge men technology human interest relations
I have tried to read philosophers of all ages and have found many illuminating ideas but no steady progress toward deeper knowledge and understanding. Science, however, gives me the feeling of steady progress: I am convinced that theoretical physics is actual philosophy. It has revolutionized fundamental concepts, e.g., about space and time (relativity), about causality (quantum theory), and about substance and matter (atomistics), and it has taught us new methods of thinking (complementarity) which are applicable far beyond physics.
Max BornTags: science causality progress thinking knowledge philosophy time understanding ideas philosophers space physics atoms matter quantum-theory illuminating theoretical-physics revolution-relativity
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