Disbelief Quote by Bertrand Russell
““It may be laid down broadly that irrationalism, i.e. disbelief in objective fact, arises almost always from the desire to assert something for which there is no evidence, or to deny something for which there is very good evidence.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Problems of Philosophy, Bertrand Russell, 1912
Irrationalism stems from wanting to assert unproven claims or deny well‑evidence facts.
In simple terms: Believing without proof or rejecting proven facts is irrational.
Key Takeaway
Check evidence before believing or denying.
Themes
rationalism
evidence
belief
logic
Mood
critical
analytical
skeptical
Type
philosophical
academic
When to use this quote
- debates
- scientific research
- media consumption
- personal decision making
Key Concepts
Epistemology
cognitive bias
philosophy of knowledge
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence do you truly need to accept a claim?
- How do emotions influence your acceptance of facts?
A Different Perspective
People may cling to beliefs for emotional comfort despite evidence.
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