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Written by Oliver Wendell Holmes, this book is a collection of essays and dialogues that delve into complex philosophical topics. The narrative takes place at a breakfast table, where the protagonist, an 'autocrat,' engages in discussions with various guests on subjects ranging from morality to the nature of reality.
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