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“Discovery is new beginning. It is the origin of new rules that supplement, or even supplant, the old. Genius is creative. It is genius precisely because it disregards established routines, because it originates the novelties that will be the routines of the future. Were there rules for discovery, then discoveries would be mere conclusions.”

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Book:Insight: A Study of Human Understanding
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Insight: A Study of Human Understanding

This book delves into the complexities of human cognition, investigating how individuals perceive and interpret the world around them. It examines various theories and perspectives on human understanding, offering a nuanced look at the philosophical and psychological underpinnings of human thought. more

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Bernard Lonergan
Bernard Lonergan

Bernard Lonergan was a prominent philosopher, born on December 17, 1904, and died on November 26, 1984. His philosophical thoughts have had a profound impact on contemporary philosophy and theology. more

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