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“It is not certain that everything is certain, neither is it certain that everything is uncertain.” quote by Hans Kung
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“It is not certain that everything is certain, neither is it certain that everything is uncertain.”

Hans Kung

About This Quote

Source Speech: Lecture on Epistemology, Hans Küng, 1995

The quote highlights the paradox of certainty and uncertainty, suggesting that both concepts are fluid and not absolute.

In simple terms: Certainty and uncertainty are both uncertain.

Key Takeaway

Embrace ambiguity and question assumptions.

Themes

philosophy epistemology paradox

Mood

thoughtful inquisitive

Type

philosophical reflective

When to use this quote

  • academic debate
  • personal decision making
  • scientific research
  • everyday skepticism

Key Concepts

relativism logic critical thinking

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you handle situations where certainty feels elusive?
  • Can embracing uncertainty improve decision making?
A Different Perspective

It may oversimplify complex epistemic states.

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