Evident Quote by Jostein Gaarder
““The more self-evident a thing is to one's reason, the more certain it is that it exists””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Philosophy of Reason, 2020
If something appears self‑evident to reason, its existence is highly probable; rational intuition strongly supports reality.
In simple terms: Reasonable self‑evidence suggests something likely exists.
Trust rational intuition.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- scientific research
- philosophical debate
- decision making
- problem solving
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you test self‑evident claims?
- When should you doubt intuitive conclusions?
Self‑evidence may be biased by perspective.