All things Quote by John Locke
“In all things, therefore, where we have clear evidence from our ideas, and those principles of knowledge I have above mentioned, reason is the proper judge; and revelation, though it may, in consenting with it, confirm its dictates, yet cannot in such cases invalidate its decrees: nor can we be obliged, where we have the clear and evident sentience of reason, to quit it for the contrary opinion, under a pretence that it is matter of faith: which can have no authority against the plain and clear dictates of reason.”
About This Quote
Source Treat: An Essay Concerning Human Understanding, 1690
Reason should guide belief; revelation can confirm but not overturn rational conclusions.
In simple terms: Reason guides belief; revelation cannot override it.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize reason over unexamined faith.
Themes
reason
faith
epistemology
Mood
analytical
reflective
Type
philosophical
theoretical
When to use this quote
- ethical debates
- scientific inquiry
- personal belief systems
Key Concepts
philosophy
theology
Questions to Reflect On
- When should faith be trusted?
- Can reason and faith coexist peacefully?
A Different Perspective
Faith may provide comfort where reason is limited.
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