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“We are not simply intellectual creatures. We wish to make love, to enjoy a gourmet dinner, to jog in the park, to cheer lustily at a ball game, to engage in spirited conversation with our friends, to play bridge or tennis, travel to exotic places, struggle with others to build a better world, and to enjoy the arts. The arts are so vital because they help to make life worth living. Music, poetry, literature, paintings, dance, and the theater are among our richest joys...The fine arts contribute immeasurably to the good life and that is why we cherish them.”

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Paul Kurtz
Paul Kurtz

Paul Kurtz was a prominent American philosopher, writer, and advocate for science. Born on December 21, 1925, and passing away on October 22, 2012, Kurtz is known for his contributions to scientific rationality, atheism, and liberal thought. more

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