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“The experience of a cosmos existing in precarious balance on the edge of emergence from nothing and returning to nothing must be acknowledged, therefore, as lying at the center of the primary experience of the cosmos.”

Quote by Eric Voegelin

Book:Order and History

Work

Order and History

This book delves into the intricate connections between the structure of societies and the progression of historical events, offering a nuanced understanding of how order shapes history and vice versa. more

Author

Eric Voegelin (1901-1985) was a German-born American philosopher known for his contributions to political philosophy, religious philosophy, and historical philosophy. His thought was deeply influenced by classical political philosophy and Christian theology, particularly focusing on the relationships between political order, social order, and individual freedom. more

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Book:Meaning

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Book:Dominations and Powers: Reflections on Liberty, Society, and Government

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Source: Dominations and Powers: Reflections on Liberty, Society, and Government

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Book:After Virtue

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Source: After Virtue: A Study in Moral Theory

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Book:Ideas Have Consequences

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