Accounts Quote by Jonathan Swift
“All Pretences of foretelling by Astrology, are Deceits; for this manifest Reason, because the Wise and Learned, who can only judge whether there be any Truth in this Science, do all unanimously agree to laugh at and despise it; and none but the poor ignorant Vulgar give it any Credit.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Spectator, 1711
Astrology is dismissed by rational thinkers as baseless and mocked by the learned.
In simple terms: Astrology lacks scientific credibility.
Key Takeaway
Question claims critically.
Themes
skepticism
science
belief
critical thinking
Mood
critical
skeptical
Type
philosophical
analytical
When to use this quote
- academic debate
- public discourse
- education
- media analysis
Key Concepts
rationalism
empiricism
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you accept any non‑scientific beliefs?
- How do you evaluate truth claims?
A Different Perspective
Some may find personal meaning in astrology despite scientific criticism.
