Absolutes Quote by Thomas Hobbes
“No Discourse whatsoever, can End in absolute Knowledge of Fact.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Leviathan, 1651
No discourse can claim absolute factual knowledge; certainty is unattainable.
In simple terms: All discussions lack absolute truth.
Key Takeaway
Accept uncertainty in arguments.
Themes
epistemology
discourse
certainty
Mood
skeptical
reflective
Type
philosophical
educational
When to use this quote
- debate training
- critical thinking courses
- research methodology
Key Concepts
philosophical skepticism
logic
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you handle uncertain information?
- What role does doubt play in learning?
A Different Perspective
Some fields strive for empirical certainty.
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