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“If our previous analyses are correct, they all point to the same conclusion, that metaphysical adventures are doomed to fail when their authors substitute the fundamental concepts of any particular science for those of metaphysics.”

Quote by Etienne Gilson

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Etienne Gilson
Etienne Gilson

Etienne Gilson was a French philosopher known for his research on the philosophy of Thomas Aquinas. His works have had a profound impact on 20th-century philosophy and theology. more

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