Atheism Quote by Henri Frederic Amiel
“A belief is not true simply because it is useful.”
About This Quote
Source Philosophical essay, 1880
Utility does not guarantee truth; usefulness alone is insufficient for belief.
In simple terms: Useful ideas aren’t necessarily true.
Key Takeaway
Question beliefs beyond their practicality.
Themes
philosophy
epistemology
truth
utility
Mood
skeptical
analytical
Type
philosophical
instructive
When to use this quote
- daily decisions
- policy making
- scientific theories
- personal convictions
Key Concepts
critical thinking
belief evaluation
Questions to Reflect On
- When is a useful false belief acceptable?
- How can we test belief truth beyond usefulness?
A Different Perspective
Some useful beliefs may be pragmatically valuable despite being false.
