Existence Quote by Karl Marx
“Since only what is material is perceptible, knowable, nothing is known of the existence of God.”
About This Quote
Source Book: A Contribution to the Critique of Political Economy, 1859
Material reality is the only thing we can perceive and know, so we cannot claim knowledge of a non‑material God.
In simple terms: Only material things are knowable.
Key Takeaway
Accept limits of empirical knowledge.
Themes
philosophy
materialism
epistemology
Mood
skeptical
reflective
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- academic debate
- theological discussion
- philosophical inquiry
Key Concepts
empiricism
atheism
skepticism
Questions to Reflect On
- Can we know anything beyond the material?
- Is it valid to dismiss non‑material existence?
A Different Perspective
Knowledge limited to sensory evidence; may overlook metaphysical perspectives.
