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Otto Neurath Quotes on Knowledge

Otto Neurath was an Austrian sociologist, economist, and philosopher of science and one of the leading members of the Vienna Circle. This page collects quotes attributed to Otto Neurath on the topic of knowledge, drawn from across the philosopher's works.

Quotes

  • Attributed to Otto Neurath:

    “We are like sailors who have to rebuild their ship on the open sea.”

  • Attributed to Otto Neurath:

    “The unity of science is the unity of our daily lives.”

  • Attributed to Otto Neurath:

    “Statistics are the foundation of social science.”

  • Attributed to Otto Neurath:

    “Visual education makes knowledge accessible to all.”

  • Attributed to Otto Neurath:

    “Philosophy must be practiced as a public, cooperative activity.”