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“Learning appears as a way of staying young, perhaps of staying alive, and also as a way of growing up, perhaps facing death.”

Quote by Richard Wollheim

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Richard Wollheim
Richard Wollheim

Richard Wollheim, born on May 5, 1923, was a renowned philosopher from the United Kingdom. His research focused on aesthetics and the philosophy of art, where he delved into the nature of artworks and the experience of aesthetic appreciation. Wollheim's works have had a significant impact on subsequent aesthetic theories. more

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