William Lyon Phelps , an American educator, believes that absolute certainty is the key to accomplishing anything. On the other hand, Bertrand Russell, a British author and philosopher believes that people should be doubtful and not so dogmatic in their ideologies. Both scholars make good points about the relationship between doubt, certainty and success, however it is a mix of both these philosophies that will deliver the most success in an individual's life. You should always be certain regarding your own capabilities, yet you should have doubts in your beliefs in order to experience growth and learning.
Firstmost, too much certainty always leads to arrogance, which has never done humanity any good. In the short story the Masque of the Red
Firstmost, too much certainty always leads to arrogance, which has never done humanity any good. In the short story the Masque of the Red