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“In its broadest term, religion says that there is an unseen order, and that our supreme good lies in rightful relations to it.” quote by William James
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“In its broadest term, religion says that there is an unseen order, and that our supreme good lies in rightful relations to it.”

William James

About This Quote

Source Book: The Varieties of Religious Experience, 1902

Religion posits an unseen order and that moral good comes from aligning with it.

In simple terms: Moral good comes from aligning with unseen order.

Key Takeaway

Seek harmonious relationships with higher principles.

Themes

religion ethics meaning order

Mood

contemplative inspirational

Type

philosophical reflective

When to use this quote

  • personal decision life
  • community building
  • conflict resolution
  • interfaith dialogue

Key Concepts

metaphysics spirituality moral philosophy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you identify the unseen order in your life?
  • What practices help maintain rightful relations?
A Different Perspective

May overlook empirical evidence and be interpreted subjectively.

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