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“atheists and agnostics can have sacred values, values that are simply not up for re-evaluation at all. I have sacred” quote by Daniel C. Dennett
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““atheists and agnostics can have sacred values, values that are simply not up for re-evaluation at all. I have sacred””

Daniel C. Dennett

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Even non‑believers can hold immutable, sacred values that resist rational critique.

In simple terms: Agnostics can have unchangeable core values.

Key Takeaway

Recognize and respect deeply held values.

Themes

values atheism psychology

Mood

thoughtful philosophical

Type

ethical psychological

When to use this quote

  • Ethical debates
  • personal conviction discussions
  • public policy

Key Concepts

moral psychology cognitive rigidity

Questions to Reflect On

  • What makes a value “sacred” for an atheist?
  • How can dialogue respect such values?
A Different Perspective

May conflate sacredness with irrationality.

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