Arguing Quote by Dan Barker
“In any open question, we should argue from what we do know to what we do not know. We do know that fervent legends and stubborn myths arise easily and naturally. We do not know that dead people rise from the grave.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Skepticism Forum, 2010
Argues from known to unknown; legends arise naturally, but dead rising is unknown.
In simple terms: Use known facts to explore unknowns; myths form easily.
Key Takeaway
Base arguments on evidence.
Themes
critical thinking
skepticism
mythology
Mood
analytical
skeptical
Type
educational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- debates
- education
- public speaking
Key Concepts
philosophy
science
logic
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you differentiate myth from fact?
- What evidence challenges legends?
A Different Perspective
Some myths persist despite evidence.
