Who said “Science can only ascertain what is, but not what should be, and outside of its domain…”?

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Albert Einstein. A published source records them saying or writing it.

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Einstein, A. (n.d.). Science can only ascertain what is, but not what should be, and outside of its domain value judgments of all kinds remain necessary. [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/36808-science-can-only-ascertain-what-is-but-not/

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Einstein, Albert. “Science can only ascertain what is, but not what should be, and outside of its domain value judgments of all kinds remain necessary.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/36808-science-can-only-ascertain-what-is-but-not/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

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Einstein, Albert. “Science can only ascertain what is, but not what should be, and outside of its domain value judgments of all kinds remain necessary.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/36808-science-can-only-ascertain-what-is-but-not/.

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