Atheism Quote by Francis Bacon

It is true, that a little philosophy inclineth man’s mind to atheism; but depth in philosophy bringeth men’s minds about to religion. For while…

— Francis Bacon

Experience has repeatedly confirmed that well-known maxim of Bacon's that 'a little philosophy inclineth a man's mind to atheism, but depth in philosophy bringeth…

— George Santayana

A little philosophy makes a man an Atheist: a great deal converts him to religion

— David Hume

The God to whom depth in philosophy bring back men's minds is far from being the same from whom a little philosophy estranges them

— George Santayana

Atheism leaves a man to sense, to philosophy, to natural piety, to laws, to reputation, all which may be guides to an outward moral…

— Francis Bacon

“Atheism leaves a man to sense, to philosophy, to natural piety, to laws, to reputation; all of which may be guides to an outward…

— Sir Francis Bacon

This atheism concerning the gods of men pertains hereafter to any possible faith

— Paul Ricoeur

Atheism is not a matter of the mind; it is a matter of the heart.

— Dillon Burroughs

Theism tells men that they are the slaves of a God. Atheism assures men that they are the investigators and users of nature.

— E. Haldeman-Julius

Atheism is a very positive affirmation of man's ability to think for himself, to do for himself, to find answers to his own problems.

— Madalyn Murray O'Hair

Atheism is rather in the life than in the heart of man

— Francis Bacon Sr

Small amounts of philosophy lead to atheism, but larger amounts bring us back to God.

— Francis Bacon