During the last century, and part of the one before, it was widely held that there was an unreconcilable conflict between knowledge and belief.

Summary

This quote suggests that in the past, there was a widespread belief that knowledge and belief were fundamentally incompatible. It implies that people thought there was a conflict between acquiring factual knowledge and holding onto personal beliefs, implying that one had to choose between the two. This perspective likely refers to a time when scientific advancements were challenging long-held religious or ideological beliefs, creating a perceived division between the pursuit of empirical knowledge and the preservation of personal faith.

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