Enlightenment Quote by Harvey Cox
““The values we rightly associate with the modern age - the "liberty, equality, and fraternity" of the French revolution - are all endangered today not by the dead hand of tradition but by modernity itself, and they can be salvaged only by moving beyond it.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Future of Religion, 1998
Modernity threatens traditional ideals of liberty, equality, and fraternity, but they can survive by transcending current trends.
In simple terms: Modern life endangers core values, yet they can be saved.
Key Takeaway
Re‑evaluate values beyond current norms.
Themes
politics
philosophy
social change
values
Mood
analytical
hopeful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- policy debates
- community organizing
- educational curricula
- activist movements
Key Concepts
liberty
equality
fraternity
modernity
Questions to Reflect On
- What can we learn from past ideals?
- How can we adapt them for today?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on modernity may ignore timeless principles.
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