Atheism Quote by John Dewey
“Intellectually religious emotions are not creative but conservative. They attach themselves readily to the current view of the world and consecrate it.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Experience and Education, 1938
Religious emotions tend to preserve existing ideas rather than generate new ones, limiting creativity.
In simple terms: Emotion can hinder innovation.
Key Takeaway
Question assumptions.
Themes
creativity
tradition
mindset
Mood
thoughtful
critical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- artistic work
- scientific research
- social activism
- personal belief systems
Key Concepts
psychology
epistemology
Questions to Reflect On
- What beliefs limit your thinking?
- When can emotion fuel creativity?
A Different Perspective
Such emotions can also inspire community and purpose.
