The modern world, at present, seems to be moving towards a solution like that of antiquity: a social order imposed by force, representing the will of the powerful rather than the hopes of common men. The problem of a durable and satisfactory social order can only be solved by combining the solidity of the Roman Empire with the idealism of St Augustine's City of God. To achieve this a new philosophy will be needed ~ Bertrand Russell
This is the conclusion from a chapter dealing with Science (Modern) vs Religion (Medieval) although the Modern is defined not in today's standards but from its beginnings, if I remember correctly, which is 16th or 17th century.
Uprooted and transplanted which leads to my view of the world being, sometimes, a bit different than most. Not always right, not always wrong. I just think too much and had to find a way to get it all out of my head.
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