Biology Quote by Richard Dawkins
“If the history-deniers who doubt the fact of evolution are ignorant of biology, those who think the world began less than ten thousand years ago are worst than ignorant, they are the deluded to the point of perversity.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The God Del by Richard Dawkins, 2006
Denial of well‑established science shows varying degrees of ignorance, from uninformed to willfully delusional.
In simple terms: Science denial ranges from ignorance to purposeful self‑deception.
Key Takeaway
Challenge misinformation with evidence and critical thinking.
Themes
science denial
education
belief systems
Mood
skeptical
concerned
Type
warning
educational
When to use this quote
- public debates
- school curricula
- media literacy
- policy discussions
Key Concepts
cognitive bias
epistemology
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do some reject scientific consensus?
- How can we foster open‑minded inquiry?
A Different Perspective
People may cling to false beliefs despite contrary evidence.
