Increasing knowledge Quote by Edward Westermarck
“Increasing knowledge lessens the sphere of the supernatural.”
About This Quote
Source Book: “The Origin of Moral Ideas” by Edward Westermarck, 1906
Increasing knowledge reduces reliance on supernatural explanations, expanding rational understanding.
In simple terms: Knowledge shrinks belief in the supernatural.
Learn to question supernatural claims.
Themes
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Type
When to use this quote
- education
- science communication
- public debates
- media analysis
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does new knowledge change your worldview?
- What evidence convinces you most?
Some may cling to belief despite evidence.