Human, All Too Human, Part 20 summary
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In 20, the narrator presents freedom from religious fears and metaphysics as educational progress, but argues that rejection alone does not complete the task. A person must also look backward to understand their historical and psychological grounds, recognizing their role in humanity’s greatest achievements rather than merely feeling superior to them.
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- Leaving religious beliefs and fears behind marks an advance in education.
- Overcoming metaphysics requires a further, demanding mental effort.
- A backward look must acknowledge the historical justification and psychological grounds of these beliefs.
- The narrator connects this backward movement with humanity’s greatest advances.
- Many reject metaphysics, but few examine it backward instead of treating it with superiority.
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