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Quote by Adam Weishaupt

“A word to the unwise – you cannot use a system that denies Truth to say anything at all about the Truth. Any belief system that rejects Truth has no relevance whatsoever to Truth, and you cannot use such as system to validly address any Truth at all.”

Book:Contra Mundum

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Contra Mundum

This book delves into profound philosophical questions, examining the nature of existence, the human experience, and the relationship between individuals and the universe. It is known for its intricate arguments and thought-provoking insights. more

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Adam Weishaupt

Adam Weishaupt (February 6, 1748 - November 18, 1830) was a German philosopher, mystic, and political theorist, considered one of the founders of modern Freemasonry and secret societies. He was an advocate of rationalism and Enlightenment thought, and made significant contributions to political theory. more

“Take any action allow’d to be vicious: Wilful murder, for instance. Examine it in all lights, and see if you can find that matter of fact, or real existence, which you call vice. In which-ever way you take it, you find only certain passions, motives, volitions and thoughts. There is no other matter of fact in the case. The vice entirely escapes you, as long as you consider the object. You never can find it, till you turn your reflexion into your own breast, and find a sentiment of disapprobation, which arises in you, towards this action. Here is a matter of fact; but ’tis the object of feeling, not of reason. It lies in yourself, not in the object. So that when you pronounce any action or character to be vicious, you mean nothing, but that from the constitution of your nature you have a feeling or sentiment of blame from the contemplation of it. Vice and virtue, therefore, may be compar’d to sounds, colours, heat and cold, which, according to modern philosophy, are not qualities in objects, but perceptions in the mind”

Vice Ethics And Moral Philosophy Subjectivism

Book:A Treatise of Human Nature

Source: A Treatise of Human Nature

“Spirituality is supposed to be an act of self awareness – an act of self-discovery - instead it has become a domain of new-age superstitions.”

Spiritual Spirituality Ignorance Superstition Superstitious Pseudoscience New Age Spirituality

Book:Bulletproof Backbone: Injustice Not Allowed on My Watch

Source: Bulletproof Backbone: Injustice Not Allowed on My Watch

“The recent rise of so-called 'populism' is seen by some to represent a backlash against globalization and liberal capitalism. It actually presents some interesting philosophical questions as it seems to derive its power from emotive anger, soundbites and slogans that often don't stand up to scrutiny; opinions presented as fact -- a form of extreme subjectivism.”

Populism Subjectivism

Book:Philosophy for Busy People: Everything You Really Should Know

Source: Philosophy for Busy People: Everything You Really Should Know