It is a new Declaration of Independence: No longer do we…
““It is a new Declaration of Independence: No longer do we hold these truths to be self-evident, we hold all truths to be self-evident, even the ones that aren’t true. All things are knowable and every opinion on any subject is as good as any other.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The new declaration claims all truths are self‑evident, even false ones, suggesting every opinion is equally valid and knowledge is always attainable.
In simple terms: All opinions claimed equally valid, even false.
Key Takeaway
Question claims of absolute truth.
Themes
truth
opinion
relativism
knowledge
philosophy
Mood
skeptical
critical
philosophical
Type
Anti-intellectualism:1
Declaration:1
Freedom:1
Truth:1
Truths:1
Declaration Independence:1
Self Evident:1
Truths Self:1
New Declaration:1
When to use this quote
- debate
- education
- media consumption
Key Concepts
epistemology
critical thinking
social discourse
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you discern truth?
- What limits to relativism?
A Different Perspective
Equating falsehood with truth undermines discourse.