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“However good an argument in philosophy may happen to be, it is generally not good enough.”

Quote by David Berlinski

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David Berlinski

David Berlinski is an American educator renowned for his contributions to mathematics and philosophy. Born in 1942, he graduated from Columbia University with a Ph.D. in mathematics. Berlinski is praised for his clear and insightful writing style, with his works spanning a wide range of topics from scientific philosophy to cultural commentary. more

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