Agnostic Quote by Thomas Huxley
“I took thought, and invented what I conceived to be the appropriate title of 'agnostic'.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Origin of Species, Charles Darwin, 1859
He coined “agnostic” to describe a stance of intellectual humility about unknowable truths.
In simple terms: Agnostic means admitting uncertainty.
Key Takeaway
Embrace uncertainty in belief.
Themes
philosophy
science
humility
Mood
thoughtful
inquisitive
Type
conceptual
reflective
When to use this quote
- religious debate
- scientific inquiry
- personal belief systems
Key Concepts
Epistemology
skepticism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you handle unknowns?
- When is doubt productive?
A Different Perspective
Agnosticism may be misunderstood as indecisiveness.
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