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“History is various and sinuous and no essential part of the human spirit is ever wholly absent from it.”

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Benedetto Croce

Benedetto Croce was an Italian philosopher, critic, and politician, known for his contributions to aesthetics and philosophy of history. His work emphasized individualism and the role of art in society. Croce was a prominent figure in the Italian intellectual scene of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. more

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