"There is no real teacher who in practice does not believe in the existence of the soul, or in a magic that acts on it through speech."

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Thematic Reflection

This quotation examines the core nature of Religion as articulated by Allan Bloom. Within historical and literary traditions, reflections on Religion provide actionable mental models, challenging individuals to evaluate personal ethics, self-discipline, and daily actions.

About Allan Bloom

Allan David Bloom was an American philosopher, classicist, and academician. He studied under David Grene, Leo Strauss, Richard McKeon, and Alexandre Kojève. He subsequently taught at Cornell University, the University of Toronto, Tel Aviv University, Yale University, the École Normale Supérieure, and the University of Chicago.

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