One cannot use what is written in a book to prove the truth of the book. One needs outside evidence.
Crashcourse. (2016, April 4). Anselm & the argument for God: Crash course philosophy #9 [Video]. https://youtu.be/FmTsS5xFA6k
Before evaluating any resource one must first question their own intentions.
MOTIVATED REASONING
We all have certain beliefs and are motivated to look for information that confirms those beliefs.
Drivers of false beliefs
Ecker, U.K.H., Lewandowsky, S., Cook, J. et al. The psychological drivers of misinformation belief and its resistance to correction. Nat Rev Psychol 1, 13–29 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1038/s44159-021-00006-y
