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“Wittgenstein imagined that the philosopher was like a therapist whose task was to put problems finally to rest, and to cure us ofbeing bewitched by them. So we are told to stop, to shut off lines of inquiry, not to find things puzzling nor to seek explanations. This is intellectual suicide.”

Quote by Simon Blackburn

Book:Essays in Quasi-Realism

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Essays in Quasi-Realism

This book delves into the philosophical and literary aspects of quasi-realism, examining its application across different disciplines and its impact on contemporary thought. more

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Simon Blackburn

Simon Blackburn is a renowned British philosopher known for his contributions to ethics and philosophy of language. His research spans across various fields including moral philosophy, logic, philosophy of language, and philosophy of religion. Blackburn's works are extensive, including analyses of moral intuition, the meaning of language, and philosophical arguments. more

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