Absurd Quote by Oliver Goldsmith
“There is nothing so absurd or ridiculous that has not at some time been said by some philosopher. Fontenelle says he would undertake to persuade the whole public of readers to believe that the sun was neither the cause of light or heat, if he could only get six philosophers on his side.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Art of Satire, Oliver Goldsmith, 1765
Philosophers often propose ideas that seem absurd until accepted; truth can be stranger than fiction.
In simple terms: Philosophers sometimes say crazy things that later become accepted.
Key Takeaway
Stay open to unconventional ideas.
Themes
philosophy
skepticism
history of ideas
intellectual humility
Mood
curious
reflective
skeptical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- academic discussion
- creative brainstorming
- critical thinking
Key Concepts
paradoxes
scientific revolutions
cultural shifts
Questions to Reflect On
- What current "absurd" ideas might become truth?
- How do we balance skepticism with openness?
A Different Perspective
Ideas once ridiculed may lack resistance, challenging.
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