“History is the only laboratory we have in which to test the consequences of thought.”
Quote by Etienne Gilson
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Etienne Gilson
Etienne Gilson was a French philosopher known for his research on the philosophy of Thomas Aquinas. His works have had a profound impact on 20th-century philosophy and theology. more
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