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“All observers not laboring under hallucinations of the senses are agreed, or can be made to agree, about facts of sensible experience, through evidence toward which the intellect is merely passive, and over which the individual will and character have no control.”

Quote by Chauncey Wright

Book:The Evolutionary Philosophy of Chauncey Wright

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The Evolutionary Philosophy of Chauncey Wright

This book delves into the philosophical works of Chauncey Wright, a 19th-century American philosopher, examining his theories on evolution and their impact on the development of evolutionary thought. more

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Chauncey Wright

Chauncey Wright was an American philosopher born on September 10, 1830, and died on September 12, 1875. Known for his work in logic and epistemology, Wright is particularly renowned for his studies on inductive reasoning and the scientific method. His ideas have had a profound impact on subsequent philosophers. more

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