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“Opinion is ultimately determined by the feelings, and not by the intellect.” quote by Herbert Spencer
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“Opinion is ultimately determined by the feelings, and not by the intellect.”

Herbert Spencer

About This Quote

Source Book: The Principles of Sociology, 1879

He argues that emotions, not intellect, ultimately shape opinions.

In simple terms: Feelings drive opinions more than reason.

Key Takeaway

Recognize emotional bias in judgments.

Themes

psychology opinion formation emotion vs reason philosophy

Mood

critical thoughtful

Type

analytical philosophical

When to use this quote

  • politics
  • marketing
  • personal decisions
  • education

Key Concepts

cognitive bias affective influence

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you check emotional bias?
  • When should reason dominate feelings?
A Different Perspective

Overemphasis on emotion may ignore factual evidence.

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