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“The lonely wanderer, who watches by the seashore the waves that roll between him and his home, talks of cruel facts, material barriers that, just because they are material, and not ideal, shall be the irresistible foes of his longing heart.”

Quote by Josiah Royce

Book:The Spirit of Modern Philosophy: An Essay in the Form of Lectures

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The Spirit of Modern Philosophy: An Essay in the Form of Lectures

This book delves into the core concepts and developments of modern philosophy, offering a comprehensive overview of the subject through the lens of lecture format. more

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Josiah Royce was an American philosopher known for his work in moral philosophy, religious philosophy, and metaphysics. His ideas have had a profound impact on 20th-century philosophy. more

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Source: Message from the President of the United States to the Two Houses of Congress: At the Commencement of the Third Session of the Twenty-fifth Congress