Assent Quote by Alain de Botton
““we would not reliably assent to reproduce unless we first had lost our minds.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Consolations of Philosophy by Alain de Botton, 2000
We only accept ideas when we have already abandoned rational restraint, highlighting the paradox of belief and madness.
In simple terms: People often accept ideas after losing reason.
Key Takeaway
Question assumptions before acceptance.
Themes
philosophy
psychology
belief
paradox
reason
Mood
reflective
skeptical
Type
philosophical
critical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal decision making
- political propaganda
- religious conversion
- scientific consensus
- marketing persuasion
Key Concepts
cognitive bias
faith
irrationality
Questions to Reflect On
- What beliefs have you accepted without scrutiny?
- How does loss of rationality affect judgment?
A Different Perspective
Even with lost minds, social pressure can still enforce conformity.
