Decision making Quote by Voltaire
“Prejudice is an opinion without judgment”
About This Quote
Source Aphorism: Letters on England, 1733
Prejudice forms without critical evaluation, leading to baseless opinions.
In simple terms: Judgment without analysis is prejudice.
Key Takeaway
Question assumptions before forming opinions.
Themes
bias
critical thinking
judgment
opinion
Mood
analytical
skeptical
Type
philosophical
educational
When to use this quote
- education
- debate
- media consumption
- policy making
Key Concepts
cognitive bias
epistemology
social perception
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you test your assumptions?
- What steps reduce biased thinking?
A Different Perspective
Prejudice can be mitigated through dialogue and evidence.
