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Certitude Quote by James Joyce

“Thus the unfacts, did we possess them, are too imprecisely few to warrant our certitude...” quote by James Joyce
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““Thus the unfacts, did we possess them, are too imprecisely few to warrant our certitude...””

James Joyce

About This Quote

Source Book: Ulysses, 1922

Our limited, imprecise facts cannot justify absolute certainty.

In simple terms: Few facts don’t guarantee confidence.

Key Takeaway

Question assumptions before claiming certainty.

Themes

epistemology uncertainty knowledge

Mood

thoughtful analytical

Type

philosophical reflective

When to use this quote

  • academic research
  • daily decision making
  • debate
  • news consumption

Key Concepts

philosophy critical thinking

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you verify the adequacy of evidence?
  • When is humility appropriate in knowledge claims?
A Different Perspective

Facts are often incomplete, leading to overconfidence.

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