Agreement Quote by Chauncey Wright
“Such evidence is not the only kind which produces belief; though positivism maintains that it is the only kind which ought to produce so high a degree of confidence as all minds have or can be made to have through their agreements.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Essays on Philosophy, Chauncey Wright, 1885
Belief can be based on various types of evidence, not just positivist, empirical proof; confidence should consider broader justification.
In simple terms: Belief isn’t only from strict scientific proof.
Key Takeaway
Consider multiple evidence sources.
Themes
epistemology
philosophy
evidence
belief
confidence
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
philosophical
reflective
When to use this quote
- academic debate
- policy making
- personal decision making
- scientific research
Key Concepts
positivism
justification
rationalism
Questions to Reflect On
- What other kinds of evidence do you trust?
- How do you balance empirical data with intuition?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on empirical evidence may ignore valuable experiential or moral insights.
