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PHILOSOPHY  << Prev Page    Displaying page 4 of 4 [ Also see Argument Belief Logic Metaphysics Mind Opinion Philosophers Poetry Reason Resignation Science Speculation Theories ] Philosophical studies are beset by one peril, a person easily brings himself to think that he thinks; and a smattering of science encourages conceit. He is above his companions. A hieroglyphic is a spell. The gnostic dogma is cuneiform writing to the million. Moreover, the vain man is generally a doubter. It is Newton who sees himself in a child on the sea shore, and his discoveries in the colored shells.       - Robert Aris Willmott Philosophy is a battle against the bewitchment of our intelligence by means of language.       - Ludwig Wittgenstein Why should not grave Philosophy be styled.   Herself, a dreamer of a kindred stock,     A dreamer, yet more spiritless and dull?       - William Wordsworth, Excursion (bk. III) The bosom-weight, your stubborn gift,   That no philosophy can lift.       - William Wordsworth, Presentiments Displaying page 4 of 4 for this topic:   << Prev  1 2 3 [4] The GIGA name and the GIGA logo are trademarks registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office. GIGA-USA and GIGA-USA.COM are servicemarks of the domain owner. Copyright © 1999-2018 John C. Shepard. All Rights Reserved. Last Revised: 2018 December 9 Support GIGA.  Buy something from Amazon.

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