Men Quote by Erich Fromm
“Man can only know the nagation, never the position of ultimate reality.”
About This Quote
Source Book: "The Sane Society", 1961
Human understanding is limited to negation, never the true position of ultimate reality.
In simple terms: We grasp only what we deny, not the ultimate truth.
Key Takeaway
Accept limits of knowledge.
Themes
philosophy
epistemology
human nature
reality
negation
Mood
contemplative
skeptical
Type
philosophical
analytical
When to use this quote
- Academic study
- personal reflection
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
Existentialism
critical theory
metaphysics
Questions to Reflect On
- What does this mean for personal belief?
- How do we act without full certainty?
A Different Perspective
Absolute truth may be unattainable.
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