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“A modern philosopher who has never once suspected himself of being a charlatan must be such a shallow mind that his work is probably not worth reading.”

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Leszek Kolakowski
Leszek Kolakowski

Leszek Kolakowski, a renowned philosopher from Poland, was born on October 23, 1927, and passed away on July 17, 2009. His philosophical thoughts were deeply influenced by existentialism and Marxism, making him one of the most important philosophers of the 20th century. more

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