Accepted Quote by Ibn Khaldun
“If the soul is impartial in receiving information, it devotes to that information the share of critical investigation the information deserves, and its truth or untruth thus becomes clear. However, if the soul is infected with partisanship for a particular opinion or sect, it accepts without a moment's hesitation the information that is agreeable to it. Prejudice and partisanship obscure the critical faculty and preclude critical investigation. The results is that falsehoods are accepted and transmitted.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Muqaddimah by Ibn Khaldun, 1377
The soul should objectively evaluate information, but bias leads to accepting agreeable falsehoods, preventing truth from emerging.
In simple terms: Bias blocks true understanding.
Key Takeaway
Guard against bias in thinking.
Themes
philosophy
critical thinking
truth seeking
Mood
analytical
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
educational
When to use this quote
- academic research
- journalism
- decision making
- education
Key Concepts
objectivity
prejudice
information evaluation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you detect your own biases?
- What steps ensure objective analysis?
A Different Perspective
Bias is often unconscious and persistent.
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