Humanism Quote by Alija Izetbegovic
“Religion, as it is understood in the West, does not lead toward progress, and science does not lead toward humanism.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Address at the International Conference on Religion and Science, 1993
Western religion and science are portrayed as divergent, each failing to advance human progress or humanism.
In simple terms: Religion and science are seen as separate and unhelpful.
Key Takeaway
Seek integration of ethical values with scientific inquiry.
Themes
religion
science
humanism
Mood
thoughtful
critical
Type
philosophical
debate
When to use this quote
- policy making
- education curricula
- public discourse
Key Concepts
philosophy
ethics
progressivism
Questions to Reflect On
- Can religion and science complement each other?
- What ethical frameworks guide scientific progress?
A Different Perspective
Oversimplifies nuanced roles of religion and science.
