It is wrong always, everywhere and for anyone, to believe anything upon insufficient evidence.

W.K. Clifford

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Topic

Unjustified beliefs Beliefs Evidence

Author

W.K. Clifford

Source

The Ethics of Belief

Medium

Essay

Genre

Philosophical literature

Statement Type

Precepts and axioms

Language

English

Time

1877 1870s 19th century

Occupation

Mathematician Philosopher

From

United Kingdom Europe

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Original Citation

Clifford, William Kingdon. "The Ethics of Belief." Contemporary Review, 1877.

Current Citation

Clifford, William Kingdon. "The Ethics of Belief." The Ethics of Belief and Other Essays. Prometheus, 1999.

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Source
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Medium
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Genre
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Language
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Time
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Original Citation

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Current Citation

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