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“Let us be cautious in making assertions and critical in examining them, but tolerant in permitting linguistic forms.”

Quote by Rudolf Carnap

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Rudolf Carnap
Rudolf Carnap

Rudolf Carnap, a German-American philosopher, was a prominent figure in the logical positivist movement. Born on May 18, 1891, and died on September 14, 1970, Carnap is known for his contributions to logic, philosophy of language, and philosophy of science. more

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