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Philosophy Quote by Kathryn Schulz

“When one admists that nothing is certain", proposed the philosopher Betrand Russell, "one must, I think, also add that some things are much more nearly certain than others.” quote by Kathryn Schulz
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““When one admists that nothing is certain", proposed the philosopher Betrand Russell, "one must, I think, also add that some things are much more nearly certain than others.””

Kathryn Schulz

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Source Essay: The Problems of Philosophy, Bertrand Russell, 1912

Acknowledging uncertainty invites recognizing degrees of certainty, guiding rational judgment.

In simple terms: Accept uncertainty, note varying certainty.

Key Takeaway

Assess confidence levels.

Themes

uncertainty philosophy reasoning

Mood

thoughtful analytical

Type

philosophical reflective

When to use this quote

  • decision making
  • scientific research
  • legal judgments
  • personal relationships

Key Concepts

epistemology probability critical thinking

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you gauge confidence in a claim?
  • When is it safe to act on probable knowledge?
A Different Perspective

Certainty is often context‑dependent and may be illusory.

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