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Atheism Quote by Raymond Aron

“The intellectual who no longer feels attached to anything is not satisfied with opinion merely; he wants certainty, he wants a system. The revolution provides him with his opium.” quote by Raymond Aron
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“The intellectual who no longer feels attached to anything is not satisfied with opinion merely; he wants certainty, he wants a system. The revolution provides him with his opium.”

Raymond Aron

About This Quote

Intellectuals crave certainty and systematic belief, turning to revolution as a comforting drug.

In simple terms: Intellectuals seek certainty, find it in revolution.

Key Takeaway

Question the allure of absolute systems.

Themes

intellectualism certainty revolution

Mood

critical analytical

Type

philosophical political

When to use this quote

  • academic life
  • political activism
  • ideological commitment

Key Concepts

philosophy politics

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why do people prefer certainty over doubt?
  • What alternatives exist to revolutionary certainty?
A Different Perspective

Revolution may replace critical thought with dogma.

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