Antoine Arnauld Quotes on Truth
Antoine Arnauld was a French Catholic theologian, logician, and philosopher and the leading figure of the Jansenist movement at Port-Royal. This page collects quotes attributed to Antoine Arnauld on the topic of truth, drawn from across the philosopher's works.
Quotes
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Attributed to Antoine Arnauld:
“Logic is the art of thinking.”
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Attributed to Antoine Arnauld:
“Clear and distinct ideas are the foundation of certainty.”
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Attributed to Antoine Arnauld:
“It is necessary, when one wishes to learn the truth, to abandon all prejudices.”
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Attributed to Antoine Arnauld:
“Definition begins with the analysis of what is already understood.”
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Attributed to Antoine Arnauld:
“True religion never sacrifices truth to the convenience of the moment.”