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Maurice Blondel was a French philosopher born on November 2, 1861, and died on June 4, 1949. His philosophical thoughts mainly revolve around religious and moral issues, and have had a profound impact on 20th-century philosophy.

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Reason Truth

Author:Maurice Blondel

“If you really want to understand a man, don't just listen to what he says but watch what he does.”

Ifs Men Want Doe Watches Just Listen Ragamuffin Gospel

Author:Maurice Blondel

“To will nothing, then, is ..looking ..for that infinite virtuosity that always enters into the game and always runs off”

Running Games Infinite Virtuosity

Book:Action (1893): essay on a critique of life and a science of practice

Source: Action (1893): essay on a critique of life and a science of practice

“The ultimate function of art is to make men do what they want to do, as it is to make them recognize what they know.”

Knows Men Want Art Artist Art Is Ultimate Function

Author:Maurice Blondel

“To unmask the deceit of every instinct for preservation is to procure salvation for humanity in nothingness.. ..Nothingness must be defined as the absense of all willing.”

Humanity Willing Salvation Instinct Defined Deceit Nothingness Preservation

Author:Maurice Blondel

About the Author

Born: November 2, 1861
Died: June 4, 1949
Known for: Philosopher
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