Common Quote by Stuart Chase
“Common sense is what tells us the earth is flat.”
About This Quote
Source Quote: Book: The Road We Travel, 1921
Common sense can be misleading; even obvious beliefs may be false.
In simple terms: Common sense may be wrong about the earth’s shape.
Key Takeaway
Question assumptions, even obvious ones.
Themes
critical thinking
skepticism
truth
Mood
inquisitive
skeptical
Type
philosophical
educational
When to use this quote
- education
- policy making
- public discourse
Key Concepts
cognitive bias
scientific method
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you trusted common sense incorrectly?
- How can you test assumptions?
A Different Perspective
Some common sense is useful.
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