Fitness Quote by Rossell Hope Robbins
““Throughout these centuries, those who should, by their birth, training, and position, have been the conscience of the world, accepted the delusion and promoted it. Such men not only appealed to the emotions of religion, but perverted the entire structure of logic and reason. Everything was sacrificed to a preconceived prejudice. The logic of the Demonologists, all highly educated men, leaders in their own disciplines, is the most terrifying feature of witchcraft. Because of their turning rational thinking on its head--far more than the most foul act of a torturer or witch judge--the centuries of the witchcraft mania may be called the centuries of uncivilization.””
About This Quote
Intellectuals can misuse logic to justify prejudice, turning rational thought into a tool for oppression.
In simple terms: Logic can be twisted to support bias.
Key Takeaway
Question authority and logic.
Themes
history
prejudice
logic
Mood
critical
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
warning
When to use this quote
- academic discourse
- political rhetoric
- media analysis
- education reform
Key Concepts
witchcraft hysteria
intellectual responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- What safeguards prevent rationalization of prejudice?
- How can critical thinking counteract hysteria?
A Different Perspective
Even educated minds can be blind to bias.
