Quote by Bertrand Russell

To teach how to live without certainty and yet without being paralysed by hesitation is perhaps the chief thing that philosophy, in our age, can do for those who study it.

To teach how to live without certainty and yet without being

Summary

This quote suggests that one of the most important roles philosophy plays in our age is to teach individuals how to navigate life without the certainty of knowledge, without becoming frozen or crippled by indecision. Philosophy helps its students by showing them how to grapple with ambiguity, not giving them definite answers, but providing them with critical thinking skills and frameworks to approach difficult questions and uncertain situations. By cultivating this ability, philosophy empowers individuals to make choices and live their lives to the fullest despite the lack of certainty.

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By Bertrand Russell

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