Wisdom Builder
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Born 1864.
Max Weber (1864–1920)
Authority
Lived from 1864 to 1920, aged 56 years.
His core idea is that authority depends on perceived legitimacy, not moral agreement.
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“Truth is stranger than fiction…[which] is obliged to stick to possibilities;”
- Mark Twain
- 1897
Fiction
Fiction lives within the possibilities of reality. Truth must answer to reality itself.
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Why do scientific models work if they aren’t literally true?
TST Ethics
Scientific models succeed not because they are perfectly true, but because they reliably capture patterns in reality. Trust scientific models for what they do well, but do not mistake them for reality itself.
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FAQ
Is secular spirituality supported in history and science?
Secular Spirituality
True spirituality starts when you prioritize nature. The stars, rivers, and living systems around us are not background scenery. They are the ground of awe.
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Wisdom Builder
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