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Lifetime: 1845 - 1879 Passed: ≈ 145 years ago

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William Kingdon Clifford

Books by William Kingdon Clifford

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Ethics of Belief

Philosophy Non-Fiction Essays
Morality Truth Prejudice Reason Knowledge Responsibility Ethics Judgment Belief Doubt Evidence Bias

In "Ethics of Belief", William Kingdon Clifford argues that it is morally wrong to hold beliefs without sufficient evidence. He critiques the acceptance of beliefs based on emotion, tradition, or authority, emphasizing the importance of intellectual...