Believe Quote by Ludwig Wittgenstein
“Believers who have formulated such proofs [for God's existence] ... would never have come to believe as a result of such proofs”
About This Quote
Source Philosophy: Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus, 1921
Wittgenstein suggests that logical proofs cannot generate genuine belief; belief arises from lived experience, not abstract argument.
In simple terms: Proofs don’t create belief; experience does.
Seek experience over argument.
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Type
When to use this quote
- religious education
- personal reflection
- theological debate
- academic discourse
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Can logical reasoning ever lead to authentic faith?
- What role does personal experience play in belief formation?
Proofs may still influence some individuals, especially in intellectual circles.