Logic must no more admit a unicorn than zoology can.
“Logic must no more admit a unicorn than zoology can.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Logic should not accept absurd claims any more than zoology accepts mythical creatures; both require evidence.
In simple terms: Logic rejects nonsense like zoology rejects unicorns.
Demand evidence for claims.
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When to use this quote
- academic research
- media literacy
- policy analysis
- education curricula
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence would change a firmly held belief?
- How can we promote critical thinking?
People may cling to beliefs despite evidence.