Absent Quote by C. S. Lewis
“The absent are easily refuted.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Screwtape Letters, 1942
Arguments from those absent are easy to dismiss, but they can still influence thought.
In simple terms: Absent voices are easy to refute yet still affect us.
Key Takeaway
Critically evaluate missing perspectives.
Themes
logic
argumentation
critical thinking
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- Debates
- academic writing
- online discussions
Key Concepts
Rhetoric
skepticism
Questions to Reflect On
- What arguments do you dismiss because they’re absent?
- How can you seek missing viewpoints?
A Different Perspective
Absence may hide valid points.
