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Jonathan Sacks

Science will explain how but not why. It talks about what is, not what ought to be. Science is descriptive, not prescriptive it can tell us about causes but it cannot tell us about purposes. Indeed, science disavows purposes.

Jonathan Sacks

Science

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Science focuses on describing facts and understanding the mechanisms behind events, rather than addressing moral or ethical questions. It provides explanations for how things happen but does not offer guidance on what goals or values people should pursue.

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