Hempel, Carl

Philosopher of Science German-American 1905 – 1997

Developed covering-law model of scientific explanation.

376 quotes

"Understanding unifies seemingly disparate phenomena."
Wisdom
"Science respects no authority but evidence."
Freedom
"Explanation requires identifying governing principles."
Science
"Knowledge presupposes conceptual clarity."
Education
"Truth in science is intersubjectively verifiable."
Truth
"The structure of reality mirrors the structure of logic."
Philosophy
"Nature is intelligible to rational inquiry."
Nature
"Explanation connects events to their causes."
Science
"Understanding emerges from systematic knowledge."
Wisdom
"Science is humanity's most reliable method for knowledge."
Knowledge
"Laws explain why patterns persist."
Science
"Truth requires surrender of cherished beliefs."
Courage
"Explanation satisfies our desire to understand."
Philosophy
"Knowledge grows through accumulated insights."
Time
"Science uncovers nature's rational structure."
Science
"Understanding requires distinguishing essential from accidental."
Wisdom
"Truth is the goal of inquiry."
Truth
"Explanation provides rational satisfaction."
Philosophy
"Nature speaks to those who listen carefully."
Nature
"Science constructs increasingly accurate representations."
Knowledge
"Understanding connects cause to effect."
Science
"Laws constrain the possible."
Philosophy
"Truth emerges through testing and refutation."
Truth
"Explanation requires intellectual humility."
Wisdom
"Science progresses through successive approximations."
Success
"Understanding is the ultimate goal of science."
Science
"Knowledge demands rigorous justification."
Education
"Truth is independent of belief."
Truth
"Explanation satisfies rational curiosity."
Philosophy
"Nature operates according to discoverable laws."
Nature