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“My view is that if there is no evidence for it, then forget about it. An agnostic is somebody who doesn’t believe in something until there is evidence for it, so I’m agnostic.” quote by Carl Sagan
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“My view is that if there is no evidence for it, then forget about it. An agnostic is somebody who doesn’t believe in something until there is evidence for it, so I’m agnostic.”

Carl Sagan

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Skepticism demands evidence before belief; agnosticism is a provisional stance.

In simple terms: Believe only with proof.

Key Takeaway

Seek evidence before belief.

Themes

skepticism evidence belief

Mood

curious analytical

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • scientific research
  • political claims
  • personal convictions

Key Concepts

philosophy science epistemology

Questions to Reflect On

  • What evidence would change your mind?
  • How do you handle uncertainty?
A Different Perspective

Evidence can be elusive, leading to paralysis.

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