Abstract Quote by Fyodor Dostoevsky
“Man has such a predilection for systems and abstract deductions that he is ready to distort the truth intentionally he is ready to deny the evidence of his senses only to justify his logic.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Grand Inquisitor (part of The Brothers Karamazov), Fyodor Dostoevsky, 1880
Humans often favor abstract systems over sensory evidence, distorting truth to fit logic, which can lead to denial of reality.
In simple terms: People twist truth to fit their ideas.
Key Takeaway
Question assumptions, seek evidence.
Themes
truth
logic
perception
bias
Mood
critical
skeptical
Type
philosophical
analytical
When to use this quote
- debates
- scientific research
- critical thinking
- media analysis
Key Concepts
cognitive distortion
epistemology
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you prioritize theory over personal experience?
- How does this tendency affect societal decisions?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on logic can blind us to lived experience.
