Sunday, July 26, 2009

All religions are wrong, but some are useful

Listening to Das philosophische Radio, specifically the episode with Hans Küng, I couldn't help but think of this quote by George E. P. Box:
Essentially, all models are wrong, but some are useful.
So how about this variant then:
Essentially, all religions are wrong, but some are useful.
I think that's not such a bad way to put it...

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