Believe Quote by Richard Dawkins
“A delusion is something that people believe in despite a total lack of evidence.”
About This Quote
Source Book: "The God Delusion" by Richard Dawkins, 2006
Defines a delusion as a belief held despite a complete lack of supporting evidence.
In simple terms: Belief without evidence is a delusion.
Question unsupported beliefs.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- debate
- education
- media literacy
- policy making
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What beliefs have you examined critically?
- How do you balance doubt and faith?
People may cling to delusions for emotional comfort.