358 Quote by Adam Leith Gollner
““The twentieth century prided itself on invalidating the metaphysical. Doubts about the afterlife arose even as so-called nonbelievers attempted to locate surrogates for the loss of meaning atheism occasioned. Enraptured with progress, we deepened our collective worship of science. As incredulity to metanarratives rose, so did a massive publicity campaign to convince us of the omnipotence of science.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The End of the World Is Not a Bad Thing by Adam Leith Gollner, 2020
The 20th century rejected metaphysics, seeking meaning in science, yet still created new narratives to fill the void left by lost religious meaning.
In simple terms: Science replaced religion but left a meaning gap.
Key Takeaway
Seek purpose beyond material progress.
Themes
science
meaning
modernity
faith
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
philosophical
analytical
When to use this quote
- academic discourse
- public policy
- personal belief
Key Concepts
philosophy
culture
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- What narratives do we create today?
- Can science provide meaning?
A Different Perspective
Science cannot answer all existential questions.
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