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Schleiermacher and the Intuition of the Infinite

If you haven't experienced the intuition of the infinite, then Schleiermacher believes he can lead you only so far.  While he can attempt to outline the journey, in the end you have to experience it for yourself.  Past a certain point, anything he has to say about it will become incomprehensible.  But through the intersubjectivity of a community that finds at its root just such an intuition, you may find your way.
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