Argument Quote by Kevin Hearne
“Before he (Francis Bacon) came along, people conducted all their arguments through a series of logical fallacies or simply shouting louder than the other guy, or, if they did use facts, they only selected ones that reinforced their prejudices and advanced their ideas.” Oberon replies “don’t they still do that?”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Iron Druid Chronicles, 2011
Arguments often rely on logical fallacies or selective facts, and this persists despite modern discourse.
In simple terms: People still use flawed reasoning and cherry‑picked evidence.
Key Takeaway
Question assumptions and seek balanced evidence.
Themes
logic
argumentation
bias
critical thinking
Mood
critical
skeptical
Type
philosophical
educational
When to use this quote
- debates
- media consumption
- political discourse
- academic research
Key Concepts
informal fallacy
confirmation bias
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence do you accept without scrutiny?
- How can you encourage more rigorous debate?
A Different Perspective
Even with education, many cling to comfortable narratives over truth.
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