Forgotten Quote by Friedrich Nietzsche
“What, then is truth?... Truths are illusions about which one has forgotten that this is what they are.”
About This Quote
Source Philosophical Essay: Beyond Good and Evil, 1886
Truth is a construct that we forget is merely an illusion we accept.
In simple terms: Truth is an illusion we accept.
Key Takeaway
Question the foundations of your beliefs.
Themes
truth
illusion
philosophy
Mood
critical
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
skeptical
When to use this quote
- academic debate
- personal belief systems
- media consumption
Key Concepts
epistemology
relativism
Questions to Reflect On
- What assumptions shape your notion of truth?
- Can we live without any absolute truths?
A Different Perspective
Truth may be necessary for societal cohesion.
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