Explanation Quote by Robert Breault
“There is a logical explanation for everything, often mistaken for the reason it happened.”
About This Quote
Logical explanations exist for events, yet they are often confused with the true causes.
In simple terms: Logic explains events but isn’t always the real cause.
Key Takeaway
Distinguish explanation from underlying cause.
Themes
logic
causation
misinterpretation
Mood
inquisitive
analytical
Type
philosophical
educational
When to use this quote
- scientific research
- investigative journalism
- problem solving
Key Concepts
philosophy
critical thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- What separates cause from explanation?
- How can we avoid conflating the two?
A Different Perspective
Complex events may have multiple causes.
![“They [scientists of centuries past] call on God only from the lonely and precarious edge of incomprehension. Where they feel certain about their explanations, however, God gets hardly a mention.” quote by Neil deGrasse Tyson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/0b0/neil-degrasse-tyson-143_century_they-scientists-of-centuries-past-call-o_12921.jpg)
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