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“It is extremely urgent to try and adapt our thoughts realistically to a world which has no fixed general direction either upward or downward, but is likely to vary largely according to what we do.”

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Mary Midgley
Mary Midgley

Mary Midgley is a renowned British philosopher known for her contributions to the philosophy of science and moral philosophy. Her work emphasizes the connection between science and morality, and critiques reductionist and mechanistic views. Born on September 13, 1919, Midgley's philosophical ideas have had a profound impact on contemporary philosophical and scientific discussions. more

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