“[T]o know means to reach the reality of existing things[.]”
Quote by Josef Pieper
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Josef Pieper
Josef Pieper was a German philosopher known for his research into the Western philosophical tradition and his critical analysis of modern culture. His works covered various fields such as ethics, political philosophy, and aesthetics, and had a profound impact on contemporary philosophy and the intellectual world. more
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