Absolute truth Quote by Socrates
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““...[W]hy should we pay so much attention to what 'most people' think? The really reasonable people, who have more claim to be considered, will believe that the facts are exactly as they are.””
About This Quote
Source Dialogue: Plato's Gorgias, 380 BC
He argues that the majority’s opinion is less reliable than that of truly reasonable people, whose judgments reflect facts accurately.
In simple terms: Wise people’s views are more reliable than the crowd’s.
Key Takeaway
Value reason over popular opinion.
Themes
philosophy
critical thinking
truth
Mood
analytical
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
educational
When to use this quote
- Debates
- education
- policy making
- media analysis
Key Concepts
Epistemology
social influence
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you identify “reasonable” people?
- When should you trust popular opinion?
A Different Perspective
Majorities can be correct; not always.
