Cultural Quote by Suzanne Keene
““Germany, a country with a tradition of strong commitment to public funding for culture, has a statement which clearly refers to non-economic cultural capital: 'Our lives cannot be founded solely on supposed efficiency, as it would then be incomplete in terms of substance. We need the contexts of philosophy, the arts, and spiritual values which provide everyday life with an orientation framework within which practical goals can be pursued.””
About This Quote
Source Article: Cultural Funding and Society, Journal of Public Policy, 2021
Culture needs philosophy, arts, and spirituality to give life meaning beyond mere efficiency.
In simple terms: Culture provides meaning beyond efficiency.
Key Takeaway
Invest in cultural life.
Themes
culture
philosophy
arts
spirituality
meaning
Mood
thoughtful
inspirational
Type
philosophical
reflective
When to use this quote
- education curricula
- urban development
- policy making
Key Concepts
non‑economic capital
human development
values
Questions to Reflect On
- What role should government play in supporting culture?
- How does cultural richness affect societal well‑being?
A Different Perspective
Economic pressures may marginalize cultural funding.
