Why False Beliefs Feel True

By comparing the delusions of Don Quixote with the spiritual vision of St. Francis of Assisi, the article explores how human beliefs act as lenses that shape our perception of reality. It argues that people do not simply observe the world as it is, but instead interpret it through the stories, expectations, and convictions they already hold. Ultimately, the text suggests that these beliefs can either serve to reveal deeper truths or fundamentally blind us to reality.