This quote emphasizes that science is fundamentally about methodology and critical inquiry, not just memorizing facts. It encourages an active, questioning approach to understanding the world, highlighting the process of discovery and continuous learning over static accumulation of information.
Quote by Carl Sagan: “Science is a way of thinking much more than it is a body of knowledge.”
Science is a way of thinking much more than it is a body of knowledge.
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Historical Context
Sagan articulated this in "Cosmos" during a period when scientific literacy was increasingly seen as vital for public engagement with complex issues, advocating for a deeper understanding of scientific method rather than rote memorization of findings.
About the Author
American astronomer, planetary scientist, cosmologist, astrophysicist, astrobiologist, author, and science communicator. His best known scientific contribution is research on extraterrestrial life, including experimental demonstration of the production of amino acids from basic chemicals by radiation.
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