Quote by Huston Smith

Rationalism and Newtonian science has lured us into dark woods, but a new metaphysics can rescue us.

Rationalism and Newtonian science has lured us into dark woo

Summary

This quote suggests that the dominance of rationalism and Newtonian science has led humanity astray. It describes this influence as misguided, represented by a journey into "dark woods." However, the quote proposes that through the development of a new metaphysics, we can find a path to liberation and understanding. It implies that a shift in worldviews and the exploration of alternative perspectives can offer a way out of the confusion caused by our overreliance on rationalism and Newtonian science.

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Science

By Huston Smith

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