“It is told of Faraday that he refused to be called a physicist; he very much disliked the new name as being too special and particular and insisted on the old one, philosopher, in all its spacious generality: we may suppose that this was his way of saying that he had not over-ridden the limiting conditions of class only to submit to the limitation of a profession.”
Quote by Lionel Trilling
Work
The Moral Obligation to Be Intelligent: Selected Essays
This book is a compilation of essays that delve into the significance of intelligence and its ethical responsibilities. The essays likely examine various perspectives on the nature of intelligence and its role in society, morality, and personal growth. more
Author
Lionel Trilling
Lionel Trilling was an influential American literary critic and writer, born on July 4, 1905, and died on November 5, 1975. He was a significant figure in 20th-century American literary criticism, known for his profound thought and sharp insights. more
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“Look not for refuge to anyone beside yourself. Heed fast to the truth as a lamp.”
Source: A Treatise on Human Nature: Being an Attempt to Introduce the Experimental Method of Reasoning Into Moral Subjects; and Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion