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Single Idea 4180

[filed under theme 29. Religion / D. Religious Issues / 1. Religious Commitment / a. Religious Belief ]

Full Idea

All systems of religion are the mythical clothing of the truth which is inaccessible to the crude human intellect.

Gist of Idea

Religion is the mythical clothing of the truth which is inaccessible to the crude human intellect

Source

Arthur Schopenhauer (The World as Will and Idea [1819], IV.63)

Book Ref

Schopenhauer,Arthur: 'The World as Will and Idea', ed/tr. Berman,Jill and David [Everyman 1995], p.221

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A Reaction

Is this a compliment? It seems to be, because at least the mysteries are identified and given an outward form. A nice thought.