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Certainty Quote by William Lane Craig

“Certainty is an unrealistic and unattainable ideal” quote by William Lane Craig
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“Certainty is an unrealistic and unattainable ideal”

William Lane Craig

About This Quote

Source Book: Reasonable Faith, 2008

Absolute certainty is unattainable; striving for it can be misguided.

In simple terms: Certainty is impossible.

Key Takeaway

Accept uncertainty as part of belief.

Themes

philosophy epistemology faith

Mood

thoughtful inquisitive

Type

philosophical reflective

When to use this quote

  • scientific research
  • personal decision making

Key Concepts

skepticism human cognition

Questions to Reflect On

  • What beliefs do you hold without full proof?
  • How can uncertainty be productive?
A Different Perspective

Overemphasis on certainty may limit openness.

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