The Crusoe fallacy. (illusion of personal autonomy)

From: Commonweal | Date: February 14, 1997| Author: | Copyright information

Americans conceive of their social existence without regard for primitive religion, theology, philosophy, science and poetry. Called 'the illusion of personal autonomy' or 'the Robinson Crusoe fallacy,' the superstition has bred in American society both mindless liberalism and conservatism.

Who is in charge here? Me, me, me...

If there is any grand belief that you would think safe, it is the ancient belief that everything is connected with everything else.

Primitive religions commonly believe that the movements of the sun and moon and stars are somehow connected with the way I treat ...

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