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Atheism Quote by Friedrich Nietzsche

“Whatever a theologian regards as true must be false: there you have almost a criterion of truth.” quote by Friedrich Nietzsche
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“Whatever a theologian regards as true must be false: there you have almost a criterion of truth.”

Friedrich Nietzsche

About This Quote

Source Book: Beyond Good and Evil, 1886

Nietzsche suggests that what experts claim as truth often masks falsehood, implying truth is elusive.

In simple terms: Expert claims may hide falsehood.

Key Takeaway

Question authority and seek personal insight.

Themes

philosophy truth skepticism

Mood

critical skeptical

Type

philosophical provocative

When to use this quote

  • academic debate
  • personal belief formation
  • media consumption
  • political rhetoric

Key Concepts

epistemology relativism

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you verify truth beyond expert opinion?
  • What criteria do you use to judge truth?
A Different Perspective

Authority can be misleading; not all truths are know.

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