Quote by John Dewey on Religion, Truth, and Morality

„There is no god and there is no soul. Hence, there is no need for the props of traditional religion. With dogma and creed excluded, then immutable truth is dead and buried. There is no room for fixed and natural law or permanent moral absolutes.“

John DeweyJohn Dewey critiques traditional religion, dogmatic truths, and permanent moral absolutes in this quote.
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John Dewey was an American philosopher and educator, known for his advocacy of democracy in all areas of life.

This quote by John Dewey reflects his pragmatic philosophy and critique of traditional religious and metaphysical truths.


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John Dewey quote about religion, truth, and moral absolutes

John Dewey (1859–1952) was a prominent American philosopher, psychologist, and educational reformer. He is recognized as one of the leading figures of pragmatism and progressive education. Dewey championed democracy and experiential learning as fundamental to education and society.

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