Belief Quote by Hermann Keyserling
“The greatest American superstition is a belief in facts”
About This Quote
Source Book: The World as Will and Representation, 1925
Critiques the American tendency to treat facts as absolute, suggesting a superstition in believing facts alone define reality.
In simple terms: Facts are not the whole truth.
Key Takeaway
Question assumptions.
Themes
philosophy
skepticism
truth
culture
Americanism
Mood
thoughtful
critical
Type
philosophical
analytical
When to use this quote
- academic discussion
- media analysis
- public debate
- education
Key Concepts
epistemology
social critique
cognitive bias
Questions to Reflect On
- How do facts shape belief?
- What are the limits of factual certainty?
A Different Perspective
May discount the importance of empirical evidence.
