Losing interest Quote by C.S. Lewis
““Of course there is no conceivable way of getting by reason from the proposition ‘I am losing interest in this’ to the proposition ‘This is false’. But, as I said before, it is jargon, not reason, you must rely on.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Abolition of Man, C.S. Lewis, 1943
Reason cannot bridge the gap between personal disinterest and logical falsity; language, not logic, is required.
In simple terms: Reason alone can't prove something false from losing interest; you need language.
Key Takeaway
Recognize when language, not logic, guides conclusions.
Themes
philosophy
logic
language
argument
critical thinking
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- academic debate
- personal reflection
- critical writing
Key Concepts
epistemology
semantic analysis
rhetoric
Questions to Reflect On
- How does language shape our logical conclusions?
- When is jargon useful versus misleading?
A Different Perspective
Logic may not capture subjective shifts in belief.
