"Temples and churches, pagodas and mosques, in all lands and in all ages, in splendor and vastness, testify to the metaphysical need of man, which, strong and ineradicable, follows close upon his physical need."
- Arthur Schopenhauer
In consideration of human history, it is hard to argue with the notion of a fundamental metaphysical need among human beings as a consequence or condition of our unique intelligence.
I disagree that there are countless examples of mankind's pursuits in all things 'metaphysical.' The churches, altars, statues, books, etc. . . They all speak for that themselves.
My problem is with calling it a "need." Maybe some people do. . . But I don't personally 'need' any of that shit.
You need to ask yourself why it makes you so uncomfortable to consider that you DO have such a need.
Says who?
You?
I have no such need.