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“A creature that cannot grasp the mutual exclusiveness of A and not A has no difficulty in lying; more than that, such a creature has not even any consciousness of lying, being without a standard of truth.”

Quote by Otto Weininger

Book:Sex & Character

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Sex & Character

This book delves into the intricate connections between sexual behaviors, preferences, and individual characteristics, offering insights into the complex interplay between the two. more

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Otto Weininger was an Austrian philosopher born on April 3, 1880, and died on October 4, 1903. His thoughts mainly revolve around gender, aesthetics, and ethics, and have had a profound impact on philosophy and psychology in the following years. more

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