Bridges Quote by Josh McDowell
“This is an important distinction, because most of the modern philosophies that deny that we can know reality, and ultimately truth, make the mistake of constructing epistemological systems to explain how we know reality without first acknowledging the fact that we do know reality. After they begin within the mind and find they can't construct a bridge to reality, they then declare that we can't know reality. It is like drawing a faulty road map before looking at the roads, then declaring that we can't know how to get from Chicago to New York!”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Apologetics Lecture, 2015
We must first acknowledge that we know reality before building theories about it; otherwise we construct faulty models.
In simple terms: Know reality first, then explain it.
Key Takeaway
Ground theories in observed reality.
Themes
epistemology
reality
philosophy
logic
Mood
inquisitive
analytical
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- science education
- philosophical debate
- daily decision‑making
- media consumption
Key Concepts
knowledge
skepticism
methodology
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence do you accept as proof of reality?
- How do you test your assumptions?
A Different Perspective
Assumes a universal baseline of reality that may be contested.
