Thomas Sowell: Importance of Evidence and Facts

„It is bad enough that so many people believe things without any evidence. What is worse is that some people have no conception of evidence and regard facts as just someone else's opinion.“

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Thomas Sowell is an American economist and social philosopher known for his conservative views and economic writings.

This quote emphasizes the importance of evidence and understanding facts.


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Thomas Sowell (born 1930) is an American economist, social theorist, and author. He is known for his extensive studies and critical views on economic and social issues, including politics, culture, and race relations.

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"It is amazing how many people think that they can answer an argument by attributing bad motives to those who disagree with them. Using this kind of reasoning, you can believe or not believe anything about anything, without having to bother to deal with facts or logic" Thomas Sowell
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Quote on cognitive dissonance by Frantz Fanon about core beliefs and coping with contradictory evidenceCopyright © yoice.net – Quote Artwork
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"Sometimes people hold a core belief that is very strong. When they are presented with evidence that works against that belief, the new evidence cannot be accepted. It would create a feeling that is extremely uncomfortable, called cognitive dissonance. And because it is so important to protect the core belief, they will rationalize, ignore and even deny anything that doesn't fit in with the core belief." Frantz Fanon
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