Atheism Quote by Andrew Carnegie
““Not only had I got rid of the theology and the supernatural, but I had found the truth of evolution.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Carnegie’s 1905 Address on Science and Progress
Removing religious and supernatural explanations leads to embracing evolutionary science as the basis for understanding life.
In simple terms: Science replaces myth in explaining life.
Key Takeaway
Accept evolution as a foundational truth.
Themes
science
philosophy
secularism
Mood
thoughtful
neutral
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- education
- public policy
- personal belief systems
Key Concepts
evolution
empiricism
Questions to Reflect On
- Can science and spirituality coexist?
- How does accepting evolution affect moral views?
A Different Perspective
Some view evolution as conflicting with personal faith.
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