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“Common sense is merely the deposit of prejudice laid down in the human mind before the age of 18.” quote by Albert Einstein
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“Common sense is merely the deposit of prejudice laid down in the human mind before the age of 18.”

Albert Einstein

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Source Book: Essays on Philosophy, 1940s, null

Common sense is shaped by early prejudices, not pure rationality.

In simple terms: Early biases color our intuition.

Key Takeaway

Examine assumptions.

Themes

philosophy psychology bias

Mood

reflective inquisitive

Type

philosophical educational

When to use this quote

  • education
  • decision making
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

cognitive development prejudice

Questions to Reflect On

  • Which “common sense” beliefs have you questioned?
  • How can early education reduce prejudice?
A Different Perspective

Changing deep‑seated biases is difficult.

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