To talk of immaterial existences is to talk of nothings…
“To talk of immaterial existences is to talk of nothings. To say that the human soul, angels, god, are immaterial, is to say they are nothings, or that there is no god, no angels, no soul. I cannot reason otherwise: but I believe I am supported in my creed of materialism by Locke, Tracy, and Stewart. At what age of the Christian church this heresy of immaterialism, this masked atheism, crept in, I do not know. But heresy it certainly is.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Materialism denies immaterial entities, labeling them as non-existent, aligning with certain philosophers.
In simple terms: Materialism rejects non-physical things.
Key Takeaway
Question metaphysical claims.
Themes
philosophy
materialism
skepticism
Mood
thoughtful
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- academic debate
- personal belief
- religious discussion
Key Concepts
ontology
epistemology
atheism
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you find value in immaterial concepts?
- How does materialism affect morality?
A Different Perspective
Materialism may overlook subjective experiences.