“This sense of power is the highest and best of pleasures when the belief on which it is founded is a true belief, and has been fairly earned by investigation.”
Quote by William Kingdon Clifford
Work
The Ethics of Belief and Other Essays
This book is a compilation of essays that delve into the philosophical underpinnings of belief, examining its role in ethical decision-making and the broader implications of holding certain beliefs. The essays within explore various aspects of belief, including its formation, justification, and the ethical responsibilities associated with it. more
Author
William Kingdon Clifford
William Kingdon Clifford was a British mathematician and philosopher, born on May 4, 1845, and died on March 3, 1879. He made significant contributions to the fields of geometry and algebra in mathematics. more
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