Bertrand-russell Quote by Apostolos Doxiadis
““when Logic congeals into all-encompassing and perfect-seeming theories, then it can actually become a very evil con trick. Wittgenstein has a point, you see: 'All the facts of science are not enough to understand the world's meaning!””
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Limits of Logic, 2008
When logic becomes overly rigid, it can obscure meaning and become manipulative, echoing Wittgenstein’s critique of scientific facts alone explaining meaning.
In simple terms: Rigid logic can mislead.
Key Takeaway
Beware of over‑reliance on logic.
Themes
philosophy
logic
meaning
Mood
thoughtful
critical
Type
philosophical
inquisitive
When to use this quote
- critical thinking
- philosophical debate
- education
Key Concepts
Wittgenstein critique
science limits
semantic traps
Questions to Reflect On
- In what ways does logic fail to capture reality?
- How can we balance logic with intuition?
A Different Perspective
Logic must stay flexible.
