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“Nothing is divine but what is agreeable to reason.” quote by Immanuel Kant
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“Nothing is divine but what is agreeable to reason.”

Immanuel Kant

About This Quote

Source Book: Critique of Pure Reason, 1781

States that only rationally agreeable concepts can be considered divine.

In simple terms: Reason defines the divine.

Key Takeaway

Align beliefs with reason.

Themes

philosophy reason divinity

Mood

analytical serious

Type

philosophical theoretical

When to use this quote

  • ethical debates
  • legal reasoning
  • education
  • public policy

Key Concepts

rationalism ethical theory

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does reason shape belief?
  • Can emotion coexist with rational divinity?
A Different Perspective

May ignore emotional aspects of faith.

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