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Quote by Robert Nozick

“The scientists often have more unfettered imaginations than current philosophers do. Relativity theory came as a complete surprise to philosophers, and so did quantum mechanics, and so did other things.”

Quote by Robert Nozick

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Robert Nozick was an American philosopher known for his contributions to liberal and moral philosophy, particularly in the field of political philosophy. His work, 'Anarchy, State, and Utopia', had a profound impact on political philosophy in the late 20th century. more

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