Bases Quote by Carroll Quigley
“The problem of meaning today is the problem of how the diverse and superficially self-contradictory experiences of men can be put into a consistent picture that will provide contemporary man with a convincing basis from which to live and to act.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Origins of the Cold War by Carroll Quigley, 1962
He argues that modern meaning must reconcile diverse, seemingly contradictory human experiences into a coherent worldview that guides action.
In simple terms: Finding a unified worldview from varied experiences.
Key Takeaway
Seek a coherent framework for living.
Themes
philosophy
meaning
human experience
coherence
Mood
thoughtful
inquisitive
Type
analytical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal decisionmaking
- public policy
- education curricula
- interfaith dialogue
Key Concepts
existentialism
systems thinking
cultural integration
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we integrate conflicting experiences?
- What frameworks help resolve contradictions?
A Different Perspective
Complexity may resist simple unification.
