It is only the inferior thinker who hastens to explain the singular and the complex by the primitive shortcut of supernaturalism.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Relying on supernatural explanations is a shortcut used by those who avoid complex reasoning.
- In plain terms
- People who explain things with magic are avoiding hard thinking.
- What can you take from it?
- Supernatural claims often replace deeper inquiry for those unwilling to think critically.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When do you reach for simple answers?
- Is there value in mystery?
Another view
It dismisses spiritual perspectives as merely lazy thinking.
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