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William Kingdon Clifford
William Kingdon CliffordPhilosophy and MathematicsBritish1845–1879
It is wrong always, everywhere, and for anyone, to believe anything upon insufficient evidence.
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William Kingdon Clifford (1845–1879) was a British mathematician and philosopher known for his work in geometry and algebra, as well as his famous essay "The Ethics of Belief." He argued that believing without sufficient evidence is morally wrong.
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Writings and transcribed lectures2 titles
The Ethics of Belief: The Link Between Ethics and Epistemology
Philosophy in Change, John Dewey and William Clifford: Biography and Selected Quotes
