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William James, The Correspondence of William James: 1885-1889 Quotes: Why may we not be in the universe, as our dogs and cats are in our drawingrooms and libraries?
         

Why may we not be in the universe, as our dogs and cats are in our drawingrooms and libraries?


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This page presents the quote "Why may we not be in the universe, as our dogs and cats are in our drawingrooms and libraries?". Author of this quote is William James, The Correspondence of William James: 1885-1889. This quote is about perception, consciousness, reality,.