[cornelis]

We realize the simple fact that natural science is not nature itself but a part of the relation between man and nature

Great quote, betty boop. And as you say, there is an "irremedial contingency and indeterminacy that characterizes man's relation to nature."

This interaction between the knowing person and the objects of knowledge is a relation that demands honesty and humility.

Think about it. Our situation is one of limited knowledge. Don't we do a disservice in the education of the next generation to pretend otherwise?

[betty boop]

This interaction between the knowing person and the objects of knowledge is a relation that demands honesty and humility.... Think about it. Our situation is one of limited knowledge. Don't we do a disservice in the education of the next generation to pretend otherwise?

Yes, cornelis, we absolutely do. Yet it seems today there are many people who do not extend their time horizon to include the next generation....

Thank you so much for your beautiful essay/post!

[TASMANIANRED]

I'm in the medical field...

The more I know the more I discover how little we actually know.

With each layer peeled back there is another layer of complexity...

[hosepipe]

[ Think about it. Our situation is one of limited knowledge. Don't we do a disservice in the education of the next generation to pretend otherwise? ]

Life on this planet almost requires a good deal of pretending..
i.e. pretending that we know what we know..

Maybe the pretense keeps us sane.. or saner...