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Materialist philosophies that treat human beings as machines or animals possess the high ground in our culture - academi
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"Materialist philosophies that treat human beings as machines or animals possess the high ground in our culture - academia, the most powerful media and many of our courts"

- Marvin Olasky

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This quote by Marvin Olasky speaks with the prevalence of materialist philosophies in our culture. Materialism is the idea that physical matter is the only fact, which every little thing, including human beings, can be reduced to its material elements. This viewpoint has actually held in academia, the media, as well as the courts, where it is viewed as the dominant worldview. This quote suggests that materialism has actually ended up being so pervasive that it has ended up being the accepted norm, which any kind of other worldview is viewed as substandard. This is worrying, as it indicates that human beings are seen as absolutely nothing greater than equipments or pets, and that our specific experiences and emotions are not valued. This quote works as a suggestion that we must be mindful of the approaches that shape our culture, as well as aim to produce a society that values the special experiences of each individual.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Marvin Olasky somewhere between June 12, 1950 and today. He/she was a famous Educator from USA. The author also have 24 other quotes.

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