Explanation Quote by Mohammad MUSTAFA
“I don't like the word 'because' BECAUSE it is often followed by unconvincing explanation .”
About This Quote
Source Speech: TEDx Talk, 2018
He criticizes the word “because” because it often leads to weak, unconvincing justifications.
In simple terms: Because can mask poor reasoning.
Key Takeaway
Question assumptions, demand solid evidence.
Themes
language
logic
communication
critical thinking
Mood
analytical
inquisitive
Type
educational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- debate clubs
- writing workshops
- teaching
- public speaking
- media analysis
Key Concepts
rhetoric
cognitive bias
argumentation
Questions to Reflect On
- When do you accept a justification without proof?
- How can you replace “because” with stronger reasoning?
A Different Perspective
People argue that “because” is necessary for explanations.
![“[Barack Obama] will spend long periods of time explaining to people why he won't use it. At the end of the explanation, nobody knows why he still won't use it because the explanation is no good. And I mean, honestly we have a president that in my opinion really doesn't know what he's doing.” quote by Donald Trump](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/eb3/donald-trump-18_barack_barack-obama-will-spend-long-periods-of_29283.jpg)
![“They [scientists of centuries past] call on God only from the lonely and precarious edge of incomprehension. Where they feel certain about their explanations, however, God gets hardly a mention.” quote by Neil deGrasse Tyson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/0b0/neil-degrasse-tyson-143_century_they-scientists-of-centuries-past-call-o_12921.jpg)
