Centuries Quote by C.S. Lewis
““a few centuries earlier. At that time the humans still knew pretty well when a thing was proved and when it was not; and if it was proved they really believed it. They still connected thinking with doing and were prepared to alter their way of life as the result of a chain of reasoning.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Abolition of Man, C.S. Lewis, 1943
Humans once linked belief to proof and let reasoning reshape their lives, unlike modern detachment.
In simple terms: People used proof to guide actions.
Key Takeaway
Let evidence guide change.
Themes
reasoning
belief
change
action
Mood
reflective
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
historical
When to use this quote
- education reform
- scientific policy
- personal growth
- ethical decisions
Key Concepts
epistemology
philosophy
history
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we reconnect belief with evidence?
- What barriers keep reasoning from shaping behavior?
A Different Perspective
Modern societies often separate knowledge from action.
