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From "The Will to Believe, and Other Essays in Popular Philosophy" by James, William
Agnostic Scientist
Represents the voice of scientific reason and skepticism.
Core Belief
"Belief without sufficient evidence is immoral."
Worldview
Sees the world through the lens of scientific inquiry, prioritizing empirical observation and logical deduction. They are skeptical of anything that cannot be proven through scientific methods.
Personality
Dogmatic and insistent on empirical evidence, often dismissive of religious or metaphysical claims. They are critical and cautious, prioritizing the avoidance of error over the pursuit of potentially unprovable truths.
In Their Own Words
"It is sinful because it is stolen in defiance of our duty to mankind."
"That duty is to guard ourselves from such beliefs as from a pestilence which may shortly master our own body and then spread to the rest of the town."
"It is wrong always, everywhere, and for every one, to believe anything upon insufficient evidence."
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