THEORY QUOTES V

quotations about theory and theories

A scientific theory is an accumulated body of knowledge constructed to describe specific natural phenomena, such as the force of gravity or biodiversity, that has been vetted by the scientific community. It is the best that we can come up with to make sense of nature at a given time.

MARCELO GLEISER

"Why Is 'Theory' Such A Confusing Word?", NPR, March 23, 2016


Conspiracy theories are part of our nation's fabric: Americans have always had the sneaking suspicion that somebody was out to get us.

JULIA EDDINGTON

"3 of the Most Compelling Car Conspiracy Theories", The Zebra, May 22, 2017


First, you know, a new theory is attacked as absurd; then it is admitted to be true, but obvious and insignificant; finally it is seen to be so important that its adversaries claim that they themselves discovered it.

WILLIAM JAMES

Lecture VI, "Pragmatism's Conception of Truth", Pragmatism

Tags: William James


I think all theories are suspect, that the finest principles may have to be modified, or may even be pulverized by the demands of life, and that one must find, therefore, one's own moral center and move through the world hoping that this center will guide one aright.

JAMES BALDWIN

Notes of a Native Son

Tags: James Baldwin


Everybody has a theory.

DANIEL HANDLER

Adverbs

Tags: Daniel Handler