Awful Quote by John Adams
“The Europeans are all deeply tainted with prejudices, both ecclesiastical and temporal, which they can never get rid of. They are all infected with episcopal and presbyterian creeds, and confessions of faith. They all believe that great Principle which has produced this boundless universe, Newton's universe and Herschell's universe, came down to this little ball, to be spit upon by Jews. And until this awful blasphemy is got rid of, there never will be any liberal science in the world.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Unknown, 18th century political commentary
He argues that European societies are permanently marked by religious and cultural biases that prevent true liberal scientific progress.
In simple terms: European bias blocks true science.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and challenge deep-seated prejudices.
Themes
bias
science
liberalism
religion
culture
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- academic research
- policy making
- education reform
- interfaith dialogue
Key Concepts
prejudice
institutional inertia
epistemic limits
Questions to Reflect On
- How do historical prejudices shape modern science?
- Can societies overcome deep cultural biases?
A Different Perspective
Biases are entrenched and may resist change.
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