“Tolerating somebody else's beliefs is not failing to criticize them. It's not persecuting them for having those beliefs. That is absolutely important. You should not persecute people for their beliefs. It doesn't mean you can't criticize their beliefs.”
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Colin McGinn
Colin McGinn is a renowned British philosopher known for his contributions to the philosophy of consciousness, philosophy of mind, and philosophy of language. His research delves into the nature of consciousness, self, language, and mind, having a profound impact on contemporary philosophy. more
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