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A philosopher who says, 'There are no truths, only interpretations,' risks the retort: 'Is that true, or only an interpretation?'


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The culture of a civilization is the art and literature through which it rises to consciousness of itself and defines its vision of the world.



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It is not enough to be nice; you have to be good. We are attracted by nice people; but only on the assumption that their niceness is a sign of goodness.



In argument about moral problems, relativism is the first refuge of the scoundrel.

In argument about moral problems, relativism is the first refuge of the scoundrel.



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