Acknowledgment Quote by Anthony Daniels
“The intellectual's struggle to deny the obvious is never more desperate than when reality is unpleasant and at variance with his preconceptions and when full acknowledgment of it would undermine the foundations of his intellectual worldview.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public lecture on epistemology, 2015
Intellectuals resist acknowledging uncomfortable truths that threaten their worldview.
In simple terms: Denial of harsh reality.
Embrace evidence.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- academic debate
- policy making
- personal belief systems
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you confront evidence that challenges your beliefs?
- What safeguards prevent intellectual arrogance?
Truth may be necessary for growth.