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“Specialized meaninglessness has come to be regarded, in certain circles, as a kind of hallmark of true science.”

Quote by Aldous Huxley

Book:Complete Essays: 1936-1938

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Complete Essays: 1936-1938

This book is a compilation of essays written during the specified period, covering a range of topics and themes. more

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Aldous Huxley was an English writer and philosopher, renowned for his dystopian novel 'Brave New World'. Born on July 26, 1894, in Godalming, Surrey, England, he was the younger brother of the poet and critic Leonard Huxley. Huxley's works frequently delved into the interplay of science, politics, and philosophy, and he was a prominent figure in the literary movement known as the 'Lost Generation'. He passed away on November 22, 1963. more

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