“It is a good plan, with a young person of a character to be much affected by ludicrous and absurd representations, to show him plainly by examples that there is nothing which may not be thus represented. He will hardly need to be told that everything is not a mere joke.”
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Thoughts and Apophthegms: From the Writings of Archbishop Whateley
This book presents a compilation of Archbishop Whateley's thoughts and aphorisms, offering insights into his theological and philosophical perspectives. more
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Richard Whately
Richard Whately, a renowned British economist, was born on February 1, 1787, and passed away on October 8, 1863. He is known for his contributions to political economy and moral philosophy. more
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