Confidence Quote by John Dewey
“We have lost confidence in reason because we have learned that man is chiefly a creature of habit and emotion.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Experience and Nature, 1925
Reason is undermined by habit and emotion, leading to loss of confidence in rationality.
In simple terms: Habits and feelings weaken logical thinking.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate awareness of habits to strengthen reason.
Themes
philosophy
psychology
reason
Mood
analytical
concerned
Type
critical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- education reform
- personal decision making
- public discourse
- policy analysis
Key Concepts
habit formation
emotional bias
critical thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies rebuild trust in reason?
- What practices reduce emotional bias?
A Different Perspective
Overcoming deeply ingrained habits is difficult.
