Quote by E. O. Wilson

The essence of humanity's spiritual dilemma is that we evolved genetically to accept one truth and discovered another. Is there a way to erase the dilemma, to resolve the contradictions between the transcendentalist and the empiricist world views?

The essence of humanity's spiritual dilemma is that we evolv

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This quote examines the conflict between our innate genetic inclination to accept certain truths and our discoveries of truths that contradict those innate beliefs. It highlights the spiritual dilemma inherent in humanity's evolution and poses the question of whether it is possible to reconcile the opposing perspectives of transcendentalism and empiricism. In essence, it challenges us to ponder whether we can find a way to resolve the contradictions between our instinctual inclinations and our acquired knowledge, finding harmony between the spiritual and empirical aspects of our existence.

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