Attempt Quote by Ken Wilber
“The Enlightenment was an attempt to liberate myth and base truth claims on evidence, not just dogma. But when science threw out the church, they threw out the baby with the bath water.”
About This Quote
Source Book: A Brief History of Everything by Ken Wilber, 1996
The Enlightenment sought to replace myth with evidence, but in rejecting dogma it sometimes discarded valuable insights.
In simple terms: Science replaced myth, yet sometimes lost useful ideas.
Key Takeaway
Balance evidence with wisdom.
Themes
enlightenment
science
myth
dogma
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
philosophical
analytical
When to use this quote
- academic research
- policy making
- personal belief systems
Key Concepts
epistemology
philosophy
critical thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we retain valuable traditions while embracing evidence?
- What criteria decide which myths are worth preserving?
A Different Perspective
Science can overlook cultural or ethical nuances.
