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“Philosophy begins with the understanding that you cannot just observe or experience and then report what you see, because how you conceptualize and symbolize alters experience.”

Quote by Eugene Gendlin

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Eugene Gendlin was a renowned philosopher, born on December 25, 1926, and passed away on May 1, 2017. His research focused on phenomenology, existentialism, and psychology, particularly known for his exploration of 'felt sense' and 'implicit knowledge'. more

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