Granted, religion is wishful thinking, but there is no other kind of thinking.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author acknowledges religion as wishful thinking but argues there is no other kind of thinking available.
- In plain terms
- Religion is wishful thinking, but we have no other way to think.
- What can you take from it?
- Accept that all thinking may involve wishful elements.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is all thinking wishful thinking?
- What other forms of thought exist?
Another view
This dismisses scientific reasoning as wishful thinking.
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