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“[God] is a kind of perpetual critique of instrumental reason.” quote by Terry Eagleton
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““[God] is a kind of perpetual critique of instrumental reason.””

Terry Eagleton

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

God is presented as an ongoing critique of purely instrumental rationality.

In simple terms: God challenges purely utilitarian logic.

Key Takeaway

Consider ethical limits of pure reason.

Themes

philosophy theology critique instrumentalism

Mood

analytical thought‑provoking

Type

philosophical theoretical

When to use this quote

  • academic debate
  • ethical education
  • public discourse

Key Concepts

ethical theory metaphysics critical theory

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does “perpetual critique” mean to you?
  • Can secular ethics replace this critique?
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