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“Dreamers of dreams may be pathfinders; but they may be mere vagrants. Of those who depart from the pavements, only a few are explorers: the rest are mere jaywalkers”

Quote by Gilbert Ryle

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Gilbert Ryle
Gilbert Ryle

Gilbert Ryle was an influential British philosopher known for his contributions to the philosophy of mind and language. His major works include 'The Concept of Mind' and 'The Concept of Behavior', where he criticized behaviorism and dualism, proposing ideas such as 'behaviorist philosophy of mind' and 'behaviorism of the mind'. more

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