The limits of intellectual reason in our understanding of the natural world

“This overreliance on science and reason makes it difficult to communicate with the general public. It also blinds us to the full scope of the issues we now face, which can be fully grasped only through the emotional, cultural, ethical and spiritual perspectives on the world.”

“Finally, scientific reason seeks to explain all phenomena through words and numbers. And yet there are many experiences that defy articulation; classical pianists or professional athletes often have great difficulty verbalizing the essence of their experience when they are perfecting their craft.”

https://theconversation.com/the-limits-of-intellectual-reason-in-our-understanding-of-the-natural-world-60080?mc_cid=1e136768f2&mc_eid=34e2887073


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