Quote About Consumption and Eternity by Ivan Illich

„The myth of unending consumption has taken the place of the belief in life everlasting.“

Ivan IllichA concise quote by Ivan Illich about consumption, society, belief, and the search for eternity.
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Ivan Illich was an Austrian-American philosopher, social critic, and priest, known for his critical views on modern society and institutions.

Ivan Illich critiques modern consumption as a substitute for traditional ideas of meaning and eternity.


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Ivan Illich (1926–2002) was an Austrian-American philosopher, social critic, and priest. He criticized industrial society and the institutionalization of life, especially in medicine and education. Illich's work influenced numerous social theorists and activists.

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