Belief, in this sense, seems to me to be assent to a…
““Belief, in this sense, seems to me to be assent to a proposition which we think so overwhelmingly probable that there is a psychological exclusion of doubt, though not a logical exclusion of dispute. It””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Belief is accepting a proposition as overwhelmingly probable, suppressing doubt psychologically while still allowing logical debate.
In simple terms: Accepting something as very likely blocks doubt but not rational argument.
Key Takeaway
Recognize confidence without shutting out reason.
Themes
faith
reason
certainty
psychology
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
philosophical
reflective
When to use this quote
- personal decisions
- political discourse
- scientific theory
- ethical debates
Key Concepts
probability
cognitive bias
epistemology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance confidence with openness to critique?
- When does certainty become a barrier to truth?
A Different Perspective
Overconfidence can blind one to valid counter‑evidence.