Belief Quote by Peter Boghossian
““If one had sufficient evidence to warrant belief in a particular claim, then one wouldn't believe the claim on the basis of faith. 'Faith' is the word one uses when one does not have enough evidence to justify holding a belief, but when one just goes ahead and believes anyway.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Atheist Experience, 2015
Belief should be based on sufficient evidence; faith fills gaps where evidence lacks.
In simple terms: Faith is belief without enough evidence.
Key Takeaway
Require evidence before accepting claims.
Themes
epistemology
faith
critical thinking
Mood
skeptical
reflective
Type
philosophical
analytical
When to use this quote
- academic debate
- personal decision making
- religious discussions
Key Concepts
evidence based belief
rationalism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you distinguish justified belief from faith?
- When is faith acceptable?
A Different Perspective
Evidence can be hard to obtain, leading to practical reliance on faith.
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