Absurd Quote by Alan Scribner
““Favorinus began with an interesting statement that it was “completely foolish and absurd” to think that just because “the tides of the ocean correspond with the course of the Moon that the Heavens govern who wins a lawsuit about an aqueduct”.””
About This Quote
The author argues that believing celestial bodies dictate legal outcomes is absurd, highlighting the folly of superstitious reasoning in law.
In simple terms: Rejecting superstitious legal logic.
Key Takeaway
Base decisions on evidence, not astrology.
Themes
logic
law
superstition
Mood
critical
skeptical
Type
philosophical
analytical
When to use this quote
- court cases
- policy making
- public discourse
- education
Key Concepts
causality
irrationality
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you separate myth from fact in decision‑making?
- What evidence would change a superstitious belief?
A Different Perspective
Superstitious thinking can still influence some decisions.
