Quote by Carl Jung

My interests drew me in different directions. On the one hand I was powerfully attracted by science, with its truths based on facts; on the other hand I was fascinated by everything to do with comparative religion. In science I missed the factor of meaning; and in religion, that of empiricism.

My interests drew me in different directions. On the one han

Summary

This quote reflects a personal struggle between two different passions: science and comparative religion. The speaker acknowledges being strongly drawn towards the objective truths and factual basis of science but also feels an intense fascination with the exploration of various religions. The dilemma arises from a searching for meaning in science, where the speaker feels it is lacking, and a desire for empirical evidence in religion, which is often elusive. It highlights the need for a balance between rationality and spirituality, and the inherent tension between these two realms of knowledge.

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Truth Religion Science

By Carl Jung

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