Philosophy Quote by Aldous Huxley
““Philosophy teaches us to feel uncertain about the things that seems to us self-evident. Propaganda, on the other hand, teaches us to accept as self-evident matters about which it would be reasonable to suspend our judgement or to feel doubt.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Brave New World by Aldous Huxley, 1932
Philosophy encourages questioning apparent truths, while propaganda pushes acceptance of doubtful ideas as obvious.
In simple terms: Question what seems obvious; beware of propaganda.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate critical thinking.
Themes
critical thinking
truth
propaganda
philosophy
Mood
cautious
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
warning
When to use this quote
- media consumption
- political discourse
- education
- personal decision‑making
Key Concepts
skepticism
social influence
epistemology
Questions to Reflect On
- What " you accept without questioning?
- How can you spot propaganda in everyday messages?
A Different Perspective
Propaganda can be subtle, making doubt hard to recognize.
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