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The Wise Men of Greece: In a Series of Dramatic Dialogues

This book presents a series of dialogues that bring to life the thoughts and debates of key figures from ancient Greek philosophy. The dialogues delve into a range of philosophical and ethical topics, offering insights into the intellectual and cultural landscape of ancient Greece. more

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John Stuart Blackie
John Stuart Blackie

John Stuart Blackie was a Scottish writer, philosopher, and scholar whose works spanned a wide range of fields including literature, philosophy, religion, and ethics. He had a profound impact on Scottish culture in the 19th century. more

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“The vested interests-if we explain the situation by their influence-can only get the public to act as they wish by manipulating public opinion, by playing either upon the public's indifference, confusions, prejudices, pugnacities or fears. And the only way in which the power of the interests can be undermined and their maneuvers defeated is by bringing home to the public the danger of its indifference, the absurdity of its prejudices, or the hollowness of its fears; by showing that it is indifferent to danger where real danger exists; frightened by dangers which are nonexistent.”