Quote by C.S. Lewis

How many hours are there in a mile? Is yellow square or round? Probably half the questions we ask-half our great theological and metaphysical problems-are like that.


How many hours are there in a mile? Is yellow square or roun

Summary

This quote by American psychologist and philosopher William James highlights the tendency of humans to ask irrelevant or nonsensical questions while seeking answers to complex issues. James suggests that some of our inquiries, resembling how many hours there are in a mile or whether a square is yellow or round, are inherently illogical or misguided. With this analogy, he implies that a significant portion of our deep theological and metaphysical dilemmas are similarly flawed, showcasing the limitations of human comprehension and the need for critical thinking when approaching complex subjects.

By C.S. Lewis
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