Philosophy Quote by Aldous Huxley
““He defined philosophy as the finding of bad reason for what one believes by instinct. As if one believed anything by instinct! One believes things because one has been conditioned to believe them.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Brave New World by Aldous Huxley, 1932
Philosophy is portrayed as rationalizing beliefs that are actually rooted in instinct and conditioning rather than logical proof.
In simple terms: We justify instincts as reason.
Question your unexamined beliefs.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- education
- personal growth
- media consumption
- political discourse
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What beliefs do you hold without evidence?
- How does conditioning shape your worldview?
Instincts can be powerful but may mislead without scrutiny.