Absurd Quote by Bertrand Russell
“This is one of those views which are so absolutely absurd that only very learned men could possibly adopt them.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: "On the Absurdity of Certain Opinions" by Bertrand Russell, 1927
Some ideas are so irrational that only highly educated individuals could possibly accept them, highlighting the gap between intellect and absurdity.
In simple terms: Only scholars might adopt wildly absurd ideas.
Question dubious claims critically.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- academic debate
- political rhetoric
- media consumption
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes an idea absurd?
- Who decides what is 'learned'?
Intellectual elitism can dismiss valid outsider perspectives.