Accepting Quote by Anonymous
“Facts are certainly the solid and true foundation of all sectors of nature study ... Reasoning must never find itself contradicting definite facts; but reasoning must allow us to distinguish, among facts that have been reported, those that we can fully believe, those that are questionable, and those that are false. It will not allow us to lend faith to those that are directly contrary to others whose certainty is known to us; it will not allow us to accept as true those that fly in the face of unquestionable principles.”
About This Quote
Reasoning must separate reliable facts from doubtful or false ones, avoiding contradictions with established truths.
In simple terms: Separate true facts from doubtful or false.
Key Takeaway
Question facts before accepting them.
Themes
critical thinking
epistemology
logic
Mood
skeptical
analytical
Type
philosophical
educational
When to use this quote
- research
- academic writing
- policy making
- media analysis
Key Concepts
fact verification
truth assessment
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you verify a fact’s reliability?
- What criteria determine a fact’s truthfulness?
A Different Perspective
Reasoning can be limited by incomplete information or bias.
