Agents Quote by Raymond Geuss
“Humans in modern societies are driven by a perhaps desperate hope that they might find some way of mobilizing their theoretical and empirical knowledge and their evaluative systems so as both to locate themselves and their projects in some larger imaginative structure that makes sense to them. ... Furthermore, many modern agents would like it to be the case that the form of orientation which their life has is, if not true, at least compatible with the best available knowledge.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Idea of the Good Life by Raymond Geuss, 2009
People seek frameworks that align their actions with knowledge and meaning, hoping to situate themselves within a larger, sensible narrative.
In simple terms: We want our lives to make sense with what we know.
Key Takeaway
Seek coherent, knowledge‑based life goals.
Themes
meaning
knowledge
orientation
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- career planning
- academic research
- personal philosophy
Key Concepts
epistemic alignment
existential purpose
Questions to Reflect On
- What narratives give your life meaning?
- How do you handle contradictions between belief and evidence?
A Different Perspective
Ideal alignment may be impossible due to uncertainty.
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