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William Ernest Hocking was an American philosopher known for his contributions to moral and religious philosophy. His work had a profound impact on the philosophical community in the early 20th century, particularly in the field of moral philosophy.

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Famous William Ernest Hocking Quotes

“However rich we may become in knowledge of the deeper causes of historical results, we forgo all understanding of history if we forget this inner continuity,--i.e., the conscious intentions of the participants in history-making and their consciously known successes.”

Ifs May Causes Understanding Forget Results Known Rich Conscious Historical Intention Deeper Continuity Participants History Making

Book:The meaning of God in human experience: philosophic study of religion

Source: The meaning of God in human experience: philosophic study of religion

“Every social need, such as the need for friendship, must be a party to its own satisfaction: I cannot passively find my friend as a ready-made friend; a ready-made human being he may be, but his friendship for me I must help to create by my own active resolve.”

Needs Humans May Made Helping Social My Own Human Beings Party Ready My Friends Satisfaction Active Resolve

Book:The Meaning of God in Human Experience

Source: The Meaning of God in Human Experience

“It is right, or absolute right, that an individual should develop the powers that are in him. He may be said to have a "natural right" to become what he is capable of becoming. This is his only natural right.”

Should May Said Individual Natural Becoming Capable Absolutes

Author:William Ernest Hocking

“Mr. Rihani, we met once a thousand years ago and we may not meet again for another thousand years.”

Years May Mets Thousand Years Ago Thousand Years

Author:William Ernest Hocking

About the Author

Born: August 10, 1873
Died: June 12, 1966
Known for: Philosopher
Quotes: 24

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The Meaning of God in Human ExperienceRelated source material

The meaning of God in human experience: philosophic study of religionRelated source material

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