Quote by Michael Polanyi

The process of philosophic and scientific enlightenment has shaken the stability of beliefs held explicitly as articles of faith.

The process of philosophic and scientific enlightenment has

Summary

This quote suggests that the pursuit of knowledge in philosophy and science has had a profound impact on religious or unquestioned beliefs. The process of enlightenment has questioned and destabilized these fixed beliefs that were once explicitly held as articles of faith. By challenging traditional doctrines and promoting critical thinking, philosophy and science have opened up new perspectives and forced reconsideration of previously held beliefs. The quote emphasizes how this intellectual enlightenment has disrupted the stability of faith-based beliefs.

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By Michael Polanyi

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