Age Quote by Francis Schaeffer
“In passing, we should note this curious mark of our own age: the only absolute allowed is the absolute insistence that there is no absolute.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The God Who Is There, 1975
The quote points out that modern thought often claims there are no absolutes, yet paradoxically insists on the absolute lack of absolutes.
In simple terms: People claim no absolutes yet assert that claim as absolute.
Key Takeaway
Question the consistency of relativistic claims.
Themes
philosophy
relativism
paradox
truth
Mood
critical
thought‑provoking
Type
philosophical
analytical
When to use this quote
- academic debate
- political discourse
- personal belief systems
Key Concepts
epistemology
logic
cultural critique
Questions to Reflect On
- Can we live without any absolutes?
- What are the consequences of such a stance?
A Different Perspective
May overlook practical need for some stable principles.
