Belief Quote by Richard Dawkins
“The fact that somebody does good doesn't make their beliefs true.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The God Del Delusion, 2006
Good deeds do not validate the truth of underlying beliefs.
In simple terms: Morality ≠ truth of belief.
Key Takeaway
Separate ethics from doctrine.
Themes
ethics
belief
truth
Mood
thoughtful
neutral
Type
ethical
analytical
When to use this quote
- political discourse
- personal relationships
Key Concepts
philosophy
science
religion
Questions to Reflect On
- Can immoral beliefs produce good outcomes?
- How should society treat good deeds from false beliefs?
A Different Perspective
Goodness can be unrelated to belief accuracy.
