Ability Quote by George Orwell
“Orthodoxy is the ability to say two and two make five when faith requires it.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: “Politics and the English Language” in Horizon, 1946
Faith can distort logic, forcing acceptance of false premises.
In simple terms: Faith may demand illogical beliefs.
Key Takeaway
Question claims that conflict with evidence.
Themes
faith
logic
orthodoxy
truth
critical thinking
Mood
skeptical
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- religious doctrine
- political ideology
- scientific discourse
- media narratives
Key Concepts
Epistemology
cognitive dissonance
dogmatism
Questions to Reflect On
- What beliefs do you hold despite contradictory evidence?
- How can you test the validity of a claim?
A Different Perspective
Not all faith traditions reject reason.
