Ray Bradbury Quotes

Many scientists think that philosophy has no place, so for me it's a sad time because the role of reflection, contemplation, meditation, self inquiry, insight, intuition, imagination, creativity, free will, is in a way not given any importance, which is the domain of philosophers.

Two half philosophers will probably never a whole metaphysician make.

I'm very educated and can give you somewhat of a vocabulary, but I don't get to the philosophical side.

The object of studying philosophy is to know one's own mind, not other people's.

The basic drive behind real philosophy is curiosity about the world, not interest in the writings of philosophers.

Generally speaking, the errors in religion are dangerous; those in philosophy only ridiculous.

Philosophy is for the few.

Logic is the beginning of wisdom, not the end.

A wise man proportions his belief to the evidence.

Philosophy is the product of wonder.

Philosophy is easier than politics.

Knowledge consists in understanding the evidence that establishes the fact, not in the belief that it is a fact.

Science is what you know. Philosophy is what you don't know.

The aim of science is not to open the door to infinite wisdom, but to set a limit to infinite error.

Every single university student should study philosophy. You need to lead the examined life and question your beliefs. If you don't learn critical thinking, then political debate degenerates into a contest of slogans.

I want to study philosophy. That fascinates me.

There's simply no philosophizing without a love of wisdom, absolutely.

Not to know of what things one should demand demonstration, and of what one should not, argues want of education.

I bought some books in order to learn the first principles of philosophy.

Logic works, metaphysics contemplates.

To know yet to think that one does not know is best; Not to know yet to think that one knows will lead to difficulty.

My father was a dreamy fellow - he read Plato and Socrates and watched Phillies games.

All serious conversations gravitate towards philosophy.

I discovered philosophy in my youth when I read 'wildly,' and thus I was exposed to the world of ideas.

One can only become a philosopher, but not be one. As one believes he is a philosopher, he stops being one.