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Full Idea
It is only through quantum theory that we have learned that exact science is possible without the basis of dogmatic realism.
Gist of Idea
Quantum theory shows that exact science does not need dogmatic realism
Source
Werner Heisenberg (Physics and Philosophy [1958], 05)
Book Ref
Heisenberg,Werner: 'Physics and Philosophy' [Penguin 1989], p.70
Related Idea
Idea 17538 Quantum theory does not introduce minds into atomic events [Heisenberg]