The child who has been taught to make an accurate elevation, plan, and section of a pint pot has had an admirable training in accuracy of eye and hand.
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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.
Interpretation
What this quote means
One should not claim absolute certainty about any statement unless they can provide logical proof.
This quote from Thomas Huxley emphasizes the importance of evidence and logical reasoning when making claims about truth. It suggests that certainty should be backed by sufficient justification, highlighting a critical and rational approach to knowledge and belief.
Themes
TruthEvidenceCertaintyKnowledgeReasoning
In practice
Example use cases
In a philosophy class, when discussing the nature of truth.
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