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Ralph Barton Perry was an American philosopher known for his contributions to pragmatism. His works covered a range of fields including ethics, political philosophy, and religious philosophy.

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“I prefer credulity to skepticism and cynicism for there is more promise in almost anything than in nothing at all.”

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Author:Ralph Barton Perry

About the Author

Born: July 3, 1876
Died: January 22, 1957
Known for: Philosopher
Quotes: 12

Books & Sources

The Citizen Decides: A Guide to Responsible Thinking in Time of CrisisRelated source material

Puritanism and DemocracyRelated source material

ETHICS OF WARRelated source material

The Present Conflict of Ideals: A Study of the Philosophical Background of the World WarRelated source material

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