“Our world, so we see and hear on all sides, is drowning in materialism, commercialism, consumerism. But the problem is not really there. What we ordinarily speak of as materialism is a result, not a cause. The root of materialism is a poverty of ideas about the inner and the outer world. Less and less does our contemporary culture have, or even seek, commerce with great ideas, and it is that lack that is weakening the human spirit. This is the essence of materialism. Materialism is a disease of the mind starved for ideas.”
Quote by Jacob Needleman
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The American Soul: Rediscovering the Wisdom of the Founders
This book delves into the profound insights and beliefs of the individuals who shaped the United States, offering a critical examination of their contributions to American thought and culture. more
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Jacob Needleman
Jacob Needleman, born on October 6, 1934, is a renowned philosopher whose work spans ethics, religious philosophy, and psychology, profoundly influencing contemporary philosophy and culture. more
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