Certain Quote by Morris Raphael Cohen
“It is not impossible to think that the minds of philosophers sometimes act like those of other mortals, and that, having once been determined by diverse circumstances to adopt certain views, they then look for and naturally find reasons to justify these views.”
About This Quote
Philosophers may rationalize their views by finding justifications, reflecting bias in intellectual reasoning
In simple terms: People often justify beliefs after the fact
Key Takeaway
Beware of confirmation bias
Themes
philosophy
bias
reasoning
Mood
analytical
skeptical
Type
critical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- debates
- policy making
- personal decisions
- academic research
Key Concepts
rationalization
epistemology
Questions to Reflect On
- What beliefs have you defended without evidence?
- How can you test your assumptions?
A Different Perspective
Even experts can be swayed by circumstances
