Academic Quote by Ludwig von Mises
“It is completely in accord with the etatist thinking prevalent everywhere today to consider a theory to be finally disposed of merely because the authorities who control appointments to academic positions, want to know nothing of it, and to see the criterion of truth in the approval of a government office.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Human Action by Ludwig von Mises, 1949
Truth should be judged by evidence, not by who endorses it.
In simple terms: Truth isn’t decided by authority.
Key Takeaway
Question authority and seek evidence.
Themes
philosophy
politics
epistemology
Mood
critical
skeptical
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- research
- policy making
- education
- media analysis
Key Concepts
authority bias
academic freedom
Questions to Reflect On
- What safeguards prevent misuse of authority?
- How can scholars maintain independence?
A Different Perspective
Authority can sometimes protect against misinformation.
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