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“Reason cannot establish values, and its belief that it can is the stupidest and most pernicious illusion.”

Quote by Allan Bloom

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Allan Bloom was an influential American philosopher, born on September 14, 1930, and died on October 7, 1992. He is one of the most influential philosophers of the 20th century, known for his profound understanding and unique insights into Western philosophy. more

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