Truth Quote by Juli Zeh
““clever people will judge the truth according to its usefulness, not validity.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Corpus Delicti, 2009
People assess truth by usefulness, ignoring its validity, leading to pragmatic but possibly flawed judgments.
In simple terms: Truth judged by usefulness, not truth.
Key Takeaway
Beware of usefulness bias.
Themes
ethics
truth
pragmatism
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- business decisions
- policy formation
- personal beliefs
Key Concepts
Epistemology
utility theory
bias
Questions to Reflect On
- When is usefulness more important than truth?
- How to verify validity?
A Different Perspective
Useful but false truths can mislead.
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