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Rationalism and Newtonian science has lured us into dark woods, but a new metaphysics can rescue us
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"Rationalism and Newtonian science has lured us into dark woods, but a new metaphysics can rescue us"

- Huston Smith

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This quote by Huston Smith recommends that the scientific as well as rationalist method to understanding the world has actually led us astray, and that a brand-new metaphysical method is required to save us. Smith is likely referring to the fact that the scientific and rationalist strategy to comprehending the globe has caused a reductionist view of truth, which has actually created us to lose sight of the larger photo. He is suggesting that a brand-new metaphysical method, which thinks about the spiritual and metaphysical elements of fact, is required to aid us get a much more all natural understanding of the globe. This new method could assist us to much better recognize the interconnectedness of all things, and also to obtain a much deeper recognition of the beauty and intricacy of the universe.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Huston Smith somewhere between May 31, 1919 and today. He/she was a famous Theologian from USA. The author also have 12 other quotes.

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