Definitions Quote by Georges Bernanos
“More often than not, nothingness is reluctantly and despairingly taken to be the only hypothesis possible when all the others have failed, since by definition it cannot be disproven and is beyond the scope of reason.”
About This Quote
When other explanations fail, people may accept nothingness as the only answer, though it cannot be disproven and lies beyond reason.
In simple terms: Nothingness is a default when other ideas fail.
Key Takeaway
Question assumptions before settling on nothingness.
Themes
existentialism
philosophy
uncertainty
Mood
analytical
contemplative
Type
philosophical
introspective
When to use this quote
- scientific research
- personal crises
- debates
- theoretical discussions
Key Concepts
logic
epistemology
nihilism
Questions to Reflect On
- What alternatives exist?
- How can we test the limits of reason?
A Different Perspective
Nothingness is not a satisfying answer.
![“The self is defined psychologically as the psychic totality of the individual. Anything that a [person] postulates as being a greater totality than [oneself] can become a symbol of the self. For this reason the symbol of the self is not always as total as the definition would require.” quote by Carl Jung](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/251/carl-jung-274_defined_the-self-is-defined-psychologically-as-t_7148.jpg)
