Right or wrong Quote by Frank Herbert
““If you believe certain words, you believe their hidden arguments. When you believe something is right or wrong, true or false, you believe the assumptions in the words which express the arguments. Such assumptions are often full of holes, but remain most precious to the convinced. – The Open-Ended Proof from the Panoplia Prophetica Leto’s””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Open-Ended Proof from the Panoplia Prophetica Leto’s, unknown
Words carry hidden premises; accepting them uncritically can embed flawed assumptions.
In simple terms: Beware hidden assumptions in language.
Key Takeaway
Question underlying premises.
Themes
critical thinking
language
logic
Mood
analytical
skeptical
Type
philosophical
educational
When to use this quote
- debates
- reading
- policy making
- education
Key Concepts
argument analysis
cognitive bias
Questions to Reflect On
- What premises am I overlooking?
- How can I test hidden assumptions?
A Different Perspective
Assumptions may be deeply ingrained and hard to spot.
