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Quote by Anne Conway, Viscountess Conway

“For truly in nature there are many operations that are far more than mechanical. Nature is not simply an organic body like a clock, which has no vital principle of motion in it; but it is a living body which has life and perception, which are much more exalted than a mere mechanism or a mechanical motion.”

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Anne Conway, Viscountess Conway
Anne Conway, Viscountess Conway

Anne Conway, Viscountess Conway, was a renowned philosopher from 17th-century England. Born on December 14, 1631, and passing away on February 18, 1679, Conway is known for her contributions to metaphysics and cosmology, which have had a profound impact on subsequent philosophers. more

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