Man seeks to learn, and man kills himself because of the loss of cohesion in his religious society; he does not kill himself because of his learning. It is certainly not the learning he acquires that disorganizes religion; but the desire for knowledge wakens because religion becomes disorganized.

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Themes

  • Knowledge — The pursuit of learning, understanding, and intellectual growth
  • Religion — Exploring belief systems, worship, and spiritual practice

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