Asks Quote by Jerry Fodor
“I rather doubt that life has a meaning. If I thought perhaps it did, and I wanted to find out what its meaning is, I don't imagine I'd ask someone whose credentials consist of a PhD in philosophy.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Philosophy of Mind, Jerry Fodor, 1981
The quote expresses skepticism about life's meaning and doubts that philosophers can provide answers.
In simple terms: Life may lack meaning; philosophers may not help.
Question assumptions about meaning.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- academic inquiry
- spiritual search
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you seek meaning outside academia?
- Can meaning be self‑determined?
Philosophical expertise may not resolve personal existential doubts.