Robert A. Heinlein Quotes
The difference between science and the fuzzy subjects is that science requires reasoning while those other subjects merely require scholarship.
Heinlein, Robert A. Time Enough for Love. G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1973.
The scientist insists on verification; the religious theologian does not; the philosopher sometimes does and sometimes does not.
Myths include the then accepted scientific, political, and religious teachings.
This is as opposed to religion where usually we want unshakable faith, In science, we want our faith to be shakable when new data are discerned or new theories are developed.
Robert Anson Heinlein was an American science fiction author, aeronautical engineer, and naval officer. Sometimes called the "dean of science fiction writers", he was among the first to emphasize scientific accuracy in his fiction, and was thus a pioneer of the subgenre of hard science fiction. His published works, both fiction and non-fiction, express admiration for competence and emphasize the value of critical thinking. His work continues to have an influence on the science-fiction genre, and on modern culture more generally.
