Believing Quote by Thomas Hobbes
“Not believing in force is the same as not believing in gravitation.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Leviathan, 1651
Denying physical forces is as absurd as denying gravity; unseen forces shape reality.
In simple terms: Rejecting force equals denying gravity.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge unseen influences.
Themes
science
philosophy
reality
Mood
analytical
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
scientific
When to use this quote
- education
- policy making
- technology design
Key Concepts
Newtonian physics
metaphysics
Questions to Reflect On
- What invisible forces affect you?
- How do you test unseen assumptions?
A Different Perspective
Some forces are metaphorical, not literal.
