It is wrong for a man to say that he is certain of the objective truth of any proposition unless he can produce evidence which logically justifies that certainty.
Thomas HuxleyRead
We are prone to see what lies behind our eyes, rather than what apprears before them.
Interpretation
What this quote means
We often focus on our internal perceptions rather than the external reality.
This quote by Thomas Huxley reflects on the human tendency to be influenced by personal biases and internal thoughts, which can obscure our perception of the actual world around us. Instead of observing reality as it is, we often interpret and judge based on our own experiences and emotions, leading to a potentially distorted understanding of truth.
Themes
PerceptionRealityBiasTruthPhilosophy
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a discussion about cognitive biases in psychology conferences.
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