Belief Quote by Bertrand Russell
“The fact that a belief has a good moral effect upon a man is no evidence whatsoever in favor of its truth.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: "The Problems of Philosophy", 1912
A belief's moral benefit doesn't prove its factual truth.
In simple terms: Good deeds don't confirm a belief's accuracy.
Question truth beyond moral outcomes.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- religious debate
- scientific inquiry
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Can a harmful belief be morally good?
- How to evaluate belief truth?
Moral usefulness can mask falsehoods.