Irrationalism Quotes

11 quotes by 8 authors

• ... In a free society, skeptics are the watchdogs against irrationalism - the consumer advocates of ideas. Debunking is not simply the divestment of bunk;… — Michael Shermer
• In philosophical terms, the opposite of rationalism is not irrationalism but empiricism, that is, a willingness to form beliefs on the basis of experience rather… — John Quiggin
• The term "rational" and its variants (rationality, rationalism) are used in a lot of contexts in economic debate, both positively and negatively, but nearly always… — John Quiggin
• We cannot fight against collectivism, unless we fight against its moral base: altruism. We cannot fight against altruism, unless we fight against its epistemological base:… — Ayn Rand
• Science keeps religion from sinking into the valley of crippling irrationalism and paralyzing obscurantism. Religion prevents science from falling into the marsh of obsolete materialism… — Martin Luther King, Jr.
• If there is any consistent enemy of science, it is not religion, but irrationalism. — Stephen Jay Gould
• Rationalism is the idea that we can ever understand anything about the state of being. It's a deathtrip. It always has been. . . .… — Stephen King
• Skepticism is the agent of reason against organized irrationalism--and is therefore one of the keys to human social and civic decency. — Stephen Jay Gould
• and while faith based on theological reasoning is today universally engaged in a bitter struggle with doubt and resistance from the prevailing brand of rationalism,… — Robert Musil
• Science investigates, religion interprets. Science gives man knowledge which is power, religion gives man wisdom which is control. Science deals mainly with facts, religion deals… — Martin Luther King, Jr.
• For many, the regressive belief in superstitions and miracles is an escape from the hardships of life. Once trapped into irrationalism, they become more incapable… — Sanal Edamaruku

Who Wrote These Irrationalism Quotes

8 authors contributed a total of 11 Irrationalism Quotes as follows:

• 2 Irrationalism Quotes by John Quiggin
• 2 Irrationalism Quotes by Martin Luther King, Jr.
• 2 Irrationalism Quotes by Stephen Jay Gould
• 1 Irrationalism Quote by Michael Shermer
• 1 Irrationalism Quote by Ayn Rand
• 1 Irrationalism Quote by Stephen King
• 1 Irrationalism Quote by Robert Musil
• 1 Irrationalism Quote by Sanal Edamaruku