Argument Quote by Richard Dawkins
“Never say, and never take seriously anyone who says, 'I cannot believe that so-and-so could have evolved by gradual selection.' I have dubbed this kind of fallacy 'the Argument from Personal Incredulity.' Time and again, it has proven the prelude to an intellectual banana-skin experience.”
About This Quote
The Argument from Personal Incredulity dismisses evolution when it seems implausible, a logical fallacy that hinders scientific understanding.
In simple terms: Dismiss ideas because they seem unbelievable.
Key Takeaway
Challenge personal bias with evidence.
Themes
science
logic
fallacy
Mood
critical
skeptical
Type
philosophical
educational
When to use this quote
- education
- debates
- public discourse
Key Concepts
cognitive bias
argumentation
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we reject complex explanations?
- How can we recognize this bias?
A Different Perspective
People may cling to intuition over data.
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