Agnostic Quote by Alan Dershowitz
“The law is agnostic about truth.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Harvard Law School Commencement, 2015
Law does not determine truth; it merely provides a framework for adjudicating claims.
In simple terms: Law is neutral about truth.
Key Takeaway
Recognize law’s limits in seeking truth.
Themes
law
truth
justice
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
legal
philosophical
When to use this quote
- court cases
- policy debates
- academic research
- media analysis
- public discourse
Key Concepts
epistemology
legal theory
objectivity
Questions to Reflect On
- Can law ever fully capture truth?
- How do biases affect legal outcomes?
A Different Perspective
Legal decisions can be swayed by bias despite claimed neutrality.
