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“There can't be a practical reason for believing something that is not true.” quote by Bertrand Russell
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“There can't be a practical reason for believing something that is not true.”

Bertrand Russell

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Believing falsehoods lacks practical justification.

In simple terms: False beliefs lack reason.

Key Takeaway

Seek truth over comfort.

Themes

belief reason truth

Mood

analytical thoughtful

Type

philosophical critical

When to use this quote

  • religious debate
  • scientific inquiry
  • personal belief

Key Concepts

epistemology critical thinking

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why cling to comforting falsehoods?
  • How does truth serve practicality?
A Different Perspective

Some beliefs serve social cohesion.

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