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Christianity Quote by John Dewey

“It (modern philosophy) certainly exacts a surrender of all supernaturalism and fixed dogma and rigid institutionalism with which Christianity has been historically associated” quote by John Dewey
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“It (modern philosophy) certainly exacts a surrender of all supernaturalism and fixed dogma and rigid institutionalism with which Christianity has been historically associated”

John Dewey

About This Quote

Source Essay: Experience and Nature, 1925

Modern philosophy demands abandoning supernatural beliefs and rigid doctrines tied to traditional Christianity.

In simple terms: Reject fixed dogma.

Key Takeaway

Question inherited beliefs.

Themes

critical thinking secularism progress

Mood

analytical skeptical

Type

philosophical critical

When to use this quote

  • academic discourse
  • personal belief formation

Key Concepts

philosophy epistemology

Questions to Reflect On

  • What assumptions do you hold without evidence?
  • How does secular thinking affect morality?
A Different Perspective

Rigid institutionalism can still persist in subtle forms.

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