Atheism Quote by Pierre Bayle
“Consider, I pray, whether you are not renouncing all shame and sincerity to advance such principles. Because a comet appears in a group of stars which the ancients thought fit to call the Virgin, therefore, shall our women be barren, or have frequent miscarriages, or die old maids. I know of nothing which hangs so ill together! To offer such things in seriousness, shows the greatest contempt of mankind, and the most scandalous lying impunity.”
About This Quote
Source Philosophical Treatise: "Historical and Critical Dictionary" by Pierre Bayle, 1697
Bayle critiques the absurdity of blaming women’s fertility on celestial events, exposing superstition and misogyny in rational arguments.
In simple terms: Superstitious claims about women’s health are absurd.
Key Takeaway
Question irrational beliefs about gender.
Themes
gender
science
superstition
Mood
critical
skeptical
Type
philosophical
historical
When to use this quote
- medical practice
- education
- policy making
Key Concepts
skepticism
feminism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we separate myth from science?
- What role does gender bias play today?
A Different Perspective
It reflects historical bias that may still influence modern thought.
