Christianity remains to this day the greatest misfortune of humanity.
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I have not come to know atheism as a result of logical reasoning and still less as an event in my life: in me it is a matter of instinct.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Nietzsche expresses that his atheism stems from an innate intuition rather than rational thought or life experiences.
In this quote, Friedrich Nietzsche reveals that his rejection of theism is not rooted in strict logical arguments or significant life events but is instead a fundamental aspect of his being. He suggests that his atheism arises from a deep-seated instinct, emphasizing a more personal and subconscious realization of his beliefs rather than a reasoned conclusion.
Themes
AtheismInstinctBeliefPhilosophyReasoning
In practice
Example use cases
During a debate on belief systems, one might quote Nietzsche to highlight how instinct can influence one's views on the existence of God.
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