 Bertrand Russell Quotes 366 |
On the whole, as men become more civilized, the sphere of evidence in the formation of beliefs becomes larger, and the sphere of imagination smaller. But even in the most civilized communities the function of imagination in determining beliefs and supporting institutions is very great.
Source: Bertrand Russell: Human Society in Ethics and Politics, 1954, part II: The Conflict of Passions, chapter 3: Forethought and Skill, n.18
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Sometimes evidence is important, while at other times imagination is crucial. In a trial, evidence is essential, but in the discovery of groundbreaking theories, imagination takes precedence. However, in many cases, both evidence and imagination are equally important. In other words, humans need both logical thinking and imaginative capabilities. Unfortunately, it seems that Prime Minister Ishiba lacks both...
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