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.””
About This Quote
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.
Assess confidence levels.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- decision making
- scientific research
- legal judgments
- personal relationships
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you gauge confidence in a claim?
- When is it safe to act on probable knowledge?
Certainty is often context‑dependent and may be illusory.