W.K. Clifford

W.K. Clifford was a British philosopher best known for his views on evidentialism— the idea that beliefs should be based on evidence. He argued that it is wrong to hold beliefs without sufficient evidence, famously stating, "it is wrong, always, everywhere, and for anyone, to believe anything upon insufficient evidence." In the context of religion, this implies that religious beliefs should be supported by rational evidence rather than faith alone. Clifford’s stance raises important questions about the justification of beliefs and the role of faith in understanding truth, challenging both religious and secular views on knowledge and belief.