Bertrand Russell Quote on Opinions, Evidence, and Anger

„If an opinion contrary to your own makes you angry, that is a sign that you are subsciously aware of having no good reason for thinking as you do. [...] The most savage controversies are those about matters as to which there is no good evidence either way. Persecution is used in theology, not in arithmetic, because in arithmetic there is knowledge, but in theology there is only opinion. So whenever you find yourself getting angry about a difference of opinion, be on your guard; you will probably find, on examination, that your belief is going beyond what the evidence warrants.“

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Bertrand Russell was a British philosopher, mathematician, and social critic known for his work in logic and analytic philosophy.

Bertrand Russell points out that anger over opposing opinions often indicates a lack of evidence supporting one's own belief.


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Bertrand Russell quote about opinions, evidence, and anger

Bertrand Arthur William Russell (1872–1970) was a prominent British philosopher, mathematician, and social critic. He made foundational contributions to logic, philosophy of mathematics, and analytic philosophy and was active in peace movements and critical political thought.

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