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“Knowledge for the sake of knowledge! Truth for truth's sake! This is inhuman.” quote by Miguel de Unamuno
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“Knowledge for the sake of knowledge! Truth for truth's sake! This is inhuman.”

Miguel de Unamuno

About This Quote

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

Pursuing knowledge or truth for their own sake is dehumanizing; purpose lies in applied meaning.

In simple terms: Knowledge without purpose feels inhuman.

Key Takeaway

Seek meaningful application of learning.

Themes

meaning purpose humanism

Mood

reflective philosophical

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • Education reform
  • research ethics
  • personal development
  • public policy

Key Concepts

Existentialism epistemology

Questions to Reflect On

  • What purpose does your knowledge serve?
  • How can truth be applied to improve lives?
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