Art Quote by Joseph Wood Krutch
“Metaphysics may be, after all, only the art of being sure of something that is not so and logic only the art of going wrong with confidence.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Limits of Knowledge, 1955
Metaphysics claims certainty about the uncertain; logic can be confidently wrong.
In simple terms: Philosophy and logic both risk false confidence.
Key Takeaway
Question assumptions behind certainty.
Themes
philosophy
epistemology
logic
certainty
skepticism
Mood
thoughtful
critical
Type
philosophical
analytical
When to use this quote
- academic debate
- scientific research
- policy making
- ethical deliberation
- personal decision making
Key Concepts
critical thinking
intellectual humility
methodology
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you trusted a flawed logic?
- How can you test metaphysical claims?
A Different Perspective
Overconfidence can hinder progress.
