Heresy Quote by Desiderius Erasmus
“By identifying the new learning with heresy, you make orthodoxy synonymous with ignorance.”
About This Quote
Source Treat: The Praise of Folly, 1511
Labeling new ideas as heresy equates mainstream belief with ignorance, discouraging progress.
In simple terms: Calling new ideas heresy makes orthodoxy seem ignorant.
Key Takeaway
Question assumptions and embrace fresh perspectives.
Themes
critical thinking
innovation
authority
knowledge
progress
Mood
reflective
skeptical
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- academic debate
- scientific research
- cultural reform
- education policy
Key Concepts
hermeneutics
epistemic humility
cognitive bias
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we distinguish harmful dogma from beneficial tradition?
- What criteria should guide us in labeling ideas as heresy?
A Different Perspective
May overlook valuable traditions that have proven effective.
