The Problems of Philosophy Quotes

“Every proposition which we can understand must be composed wholly of constituents with which we are acquainted.”

― Bertrand Russell, The Problems of Philosophy

topic:knowledgeunderstanding

“Is there any knowledge in the world which is so certain that no reasonable man could doubt it?”

― Bertrand Russell, The Problems of Philosophy

topic:knowledgereasondoubt

“whoever wishes to become a philosopher must learn not to be frightened by absurdities.”

― Bertrand Russell, The Problems of Philosophy

topic:philosophy

“Philosophy, though unable to tell us with certainty what is the true answer to the doubts which it raises, is able to suggest many possibilities which enlarge our thoughts and free them from the tyranny of custom.”

― Bertrand Russell, The Problems of Philosophy

topic:philosophydoubt