Angel Quote by Mortimer Adler
“The materialist assumption that spiritual substances do not exist is as much an act of faith as the religious belief in the reality of angels.”
About This Quote
Source Book: “The Great Ideas” (chapter on materialism) – 1952
Materialist denial of spiritual substances is a faith‑based belief, similar to religious belief in angels.
In simple terms: Materialism as a belief system.
Key Takeaway
Recognize assumptions in worldview.
Themes
materialism
faith
spirituality
philosophical assumptions
Mood
analytical
skeptical
Type
academic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- academic debate
- personal belief formation
- interfaith dialogue
Key Concepts
ontology
epistemology
theology
Questions to Reflect On
- What assumptions underlie your worldview?
- Can materialism be evidence‑based?
A Different Perspective
Faith and materialism both require belief without proof.
