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“The fact is that all the important political philosophers and scientists from the great Aristotle on, with the exception of those of the French Enlightenment and Mill, have sided with the powers that be.”

Quote by Mario Bunge

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Mario Bunge is an Argentine-born philosopher known for his contributions to the fields of philosophy of science, logic, epistemology, and ethics. His thoughts are deeply influenced by positivism and rationalism, emphasizing the importance of the scientific method in understanding the world. more

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