Faith Quote by L. Susan Stebbing
““Thinking is a tiring process; it is much easier to accept beliefs passively than to think them out, rigorously questioning their grounds by asking what are the consequences that follow from them.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Essays on Logical Thinking, 1936
Passive acceptance of beliefs is easier than rigorous questioning of their consequences.
In simple terms: Thinking hard is harder than believing without doubt.
Key Takeaway
Question assumptions critically.
Themes
critical thinking
intellectual rigor
skepticism
Mood
reflective
analytical
Type
philosophical
educational
When to use this quote
- education
- debate
- personal decision making
Key Concepts
logic
philosophy
epistemology
Questions to Reflect On
- What are the hidden costs of unexamined beliefs?
- How can we encourage deeper inquiry?
A Different Perspective
People may resist challenging comfortable beliefs.
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