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“Certainly the philosopher of 'possible worlds' must take care that his technical apparatus not push him to ask questions whose meaningfulness is not supported by our original intuitions of possibility that gave the apparatus its point.”

Quote by Saul Kripke

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Saul Kripke is a prominent philosopher recognized for his work in modal logic, metaphysics, and the philosophy of language. Born on November 13, 1940, he has made substantial contributions to the discipline of philosophy, particularly with his theory of possible worlds and his philosophy of mind. Kripke's work has had a significant impact on contemporary philosophical discourse. more

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Book:Shame: The Exposed Self

Source: Shame: The Exposed Self

“In a famous Middletown study of Muncie, Indiana, in 1924, mothers were asked to rank the qualities they most desire in their children. At the top of the list were conformity and strict obedience. More than fifty years later, when the Middletown survey was replicated, mothers placed autonomy and independence first. The healthiest parenting probably promotes a balance of these qualities in children.”

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Author:Richard Louv

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Book:Childhood's Future

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Book:Childhood's Future

Source: Childhood's Future

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Source: Childhood's Future

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Source: Childhood's Future

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Book:Childhood's Future

Source: Childhood's Future