Contests Quote by Sam Harris
“It is time that scientists and other public intellectuals observed that the contest between faith and reason is zero-sum.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The End of Faith, Sam Harris, 2004
Faith and reason are presented as mutually exclusive, implying that advancing one necessarily diminishes the other.
In simple terms: Faith and reason conflict.
Key Takeaway
Recognize both can coexist.
Themes
faith
reason
conflict
dialogue
Mood
thoughtful
critical
Type
philosophical
analytical
When to use this quote
- public debates
- education
- interfaith dialogue
Key Concepts
philosophy
theology
epistemology
Questions to Reflect On
- Can dialogue reduce perceived conflict?
- Is mutual exclusivity necessary?
A Different Perspective
Assumes zero-sum is inevitable;
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