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“We need to be skeptical of utopianists who offer unreliable totalistic visions of other worlds and strive to take us there. We need some ideals, but we also need to protect ourselves from the miscalculations and misadventures of visionaries.”

Quote by Paul Kurtz

Book:The New Skepticism: Inquiry and Reliable Knowledge

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The New Skepticism: Inquiry and Reliable Knowledge

This book delves into the principles of skepticism, emphasizing the importance of questioning assumptions and seeking evidence-based understanding. more

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Paul Kurtz was a prominent American philosopher, writer, and advocate for science. Born on December 21, 1925, and passing away on October 22, 2012, Kurtz is known for his contributions to scientific rationality, atheism, and liberal thought. more

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