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“We coin concepts and we use them to analyse and explain nature and society. But we seem to forget, midway, that these concepts are our own constructs and start equating them with reality.”

Quote by Abdolkarim Soroush

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Abdolkarim Soroush

Abdolkarim Soroush, born on December 16, 1945, is a prominent Iranian critic. His work encompasses philosophy, politics, and religion, and he is known for his critical thinking on Islamic tradition and modernity. more

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