Assured Quote by Joseph Glanvill
“It may not be impossible, but that our Faculties may be so construed, as always to deceive us in the things we judge most certain and assured.”
About This Quote
Source Philosophical Treatise: The Vanity of Philosophy by Joseph Glanvill, 1665
Our intellect can mislead us, making us overconfident in judgments we think are certain.
In simple terms: Mind can deceive us about certainty.
Key Takeaway
Question your assumptions.
Themes
skepticism
philosophy
certainty
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
philosophical
skeptical
When to use this quote
- Scientific research
- legal decisions
- personal beliefs
Key Concepts
Cognitive bias
epistemology
fallibility
Questions to Reflect On
- What beliefs do you hold too firmly?
- How can you test your certainty?
A Different Perspective
Human reasoning is fallible; overconfidence can be harmful.
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