“It would strike me as ridiculous to want to doubt the existence of Napoleon; but if someone doubted the existence of the earth 150years ago, perhaps I should be more willing to listen, for now he is doubting our whole system of evidence.”
Quote by Ludwig Wittgenstein
Book:On Certainty
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On Certainty
This book delves into the complex and nuanced concepts of certainty, examining how individuals perceive and understand the world around them. It explores the philosophical underpinnings of certainty, its role in human cognition, and its implications for our understanding of reality. more
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