God Quote by Bruno Latour
““You who are on the inside, this world terrifies you because, according to you, it’s ‘without a divine master’. But don’t you see that it’s also without a human master? You who are on the outside, this call for renewal of ‘God’ horrifies you because, according to you, it would bring back the old tyranny of the divine. Don’t you see that this world is forever without a creator?””
About This Quote
Source Book: “Facing the World: A Phenomenology of the Earth System”, 2018
He argues that both insiders and outsiders fear a world without divine or human authority, suggesting perpetual lack of a singular master.
In simple terms: World lacks both divine and human masters, causing fear.
Key Takeaway
Accept uncertainty and shared responsibility.
Themes
existential
authority
secularism
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- environmental policy
- academic debate
- public discourse
Key Concepts
philosophy of religion
political theory
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we organize without a single master?
- What responsibilities arise from shared authority?
A Different Perspective
May underestimate the need for governance structures.
