Religion is the metaphysics of the masses.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Religion serves as the metaphysical belief system for the masses.
- In plain terms
- Religion is the masses' metaphysics.
- What can you take from it?
- Recognize religion as a collective worldview.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does religion shape collective thought?
- What alternatives exist?
Another view
Not all people rely on religion for metaphysics.
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