Albert CamusThe reasoning is classic in its clarity. If God does not exist, Kirilov is god. If God does not exist, Kirilov must kill himself. Kirilov must therefore kill himself to become god. That logic is absurd, but it is what is needed.
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The reasoning is classic in its clarity. If God does not exist, Kirilov is god. If God does not exist, Kirilov must kill himself. Kirilov must therefore kill himself to become god.
That logic is absurd, but it is what is needed. This quote shows how many different ways we can pervert the truth and twist it to our own ends. It also illustrates the importance of logic being used when battling against other peoples’ ideas.
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