Awareness Quote by Andre Malraux
“Our civilization ... is not devaluing its awareness of the unknowable; nor is it deifying it. It is the first civilization that has severed it from religion and superstition. In order to question it.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Myth of Sisyphus, 1942
Modern civilization separates the unknowable from religion, allowing questioning without superstition.
In simple terms: We question the unknown without religious ties.
Key Takeaway
Embrace inquiry while acknowledging limits.
Themes
knowledge
unknown
secularism
philosophy
civilization
Mood
contemplative
critical
Type
philosophical
existential
When to use this quote
- academic research
- personal reflection
- public discourse
Key Concepts
skepticism
existentialism
humanism
Questions to Reflect On
- How does separating unknown from religion affect meaning?
- Can we find purpose without superstition?
A Different Perspective
Risk of nihilism if not balanced.
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