Cease Quote by Paulo Freire
“A fact which is not denied but whose truths are rationalized loses its objective base. It ceases to be concrete and becomes a myth created in defense of the class of the perceiver.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Pedagogy of the Oppressed, Paulo Freire, 1970
When facts are rationalized rather than confronted, they become myths that protect the perceiver’s worldview.
In simple terms: Rationalizing facts turns them into myths that protect biases.
Key Takeaway
Question and verify facts directly.
Themes
critical thinking
philosophy
social justice
Mood
analytical
skeptical
Type
philosophical
educational
When to use this quote
- academic research
- media literacy
- public policy debates
- community discussions
Key Concepts
epistemology
bias
mythmaking
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you distinguish fact from myth?
- What biases influence your perception?
A Different Perspective
People may resist confronting uncomfortable truths.
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