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There is no shorter path for joining a neutral existential anthropology, according to philosophy, with the existential d
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"There is no shorter path for joining a neutral existential anthropology, according to philosophy, with the existential decision before God, according to the Bible"

- Paul Ricoeur

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This quote by Paul Ricoeur recommends that there is no very easy method to reconcile the thoughtful principle of existential anthropology, which is the research of the human condition, with the Biblical concept of an existential decision before God. Existential anthropology is a neutral idea, implying it is not always connected to any type of certain religious beliefs or belief system. However, the Bible speaks of a choice that needs to be made before God, which suggests a religious or spiritual component. Ricoeur is recommending that there is no basic means to bridge the gap between these two ideas, which it is a difficult task to resolve them. This quote highlights the intricacy of the relationship between ideology and also faith, as well as the problem of locating a commonalities between them.

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France Flag This quote is written / told by Paul Ricoeur between February 27, 1913 and May 20, 2005. He/she was a famous Philosopher from France. The author also have 26 other quotes.

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