Absolute Quote by Robert Thurman
“An absolute being would be irrelevant to the world, as it couldn't create it. Any action, or causal process that would involve them, would make them relational. An absolute is the opposite of relative. So that's easy to understand, however, even though we understand that intellectually, which is very important to do, you don't transform yourself completely, yet.”
About This Quote
An absolute being, being completely independent, cannot interact with the world because any interaction would make it relational, thus contradicting its absoluteness.
In simple terms: An absolute cannot affect or be affected by the world.
Key Takeaway
Consider the limits of absolute concepts.
Themes
philosophy
ontology
metaphysics
Mood
contemplative
analytical
Type
philosophical
theoretical
When to use this quote
- theology
- ethical reasoning
- existential debates
- scientific modeling
- personal worldview
Key Concepts
absolutism
relationality
causality
Questions to Reflect On
- Can we truly conceive of something completely independent?
- How do we reconcile absolute ideas with everyday reality?
A Different Perspective
Absolute concepts may be useful intellectually but can be impractical in lived experience.
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