Agnostic Quote by H. P. Lovecraft
“In theory I am an agnostic, but pending the appearance of rational evidence I must be classed, practically and provisionally, as an atheist. The chance's of theism's truth being to my mind so microscopically small, I would be a pedant and a hypocrite to call myself anything else.”
About This Quote
Source Letter: Personal correspondence, H. P. Lovecraft, 1930s
He identifies as agnostic but, lacking evidence, adopts atheism provisionally, avoiding hypocrisy.
In simple terms: Without evidence, he leans toward atheism.
Key Takeaway
Seek evidence before belief.
Themes
skepticism
philosophy
religion
Mood
analytical
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
reflective
When to use this quote
- academic debate
- personal belief
- scientific inquiry
Key Concepts
epistemology
atheism
agnosticism
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence would change your view?
- How do you handle uncertainty?
A Different Perspective
Evidence may be elusive, leading to uncertainty.
