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“A philosopher may try to prove the truth of something he believed before he was a philosopher, but even if he succeeds, his belief never regain the untroubled character, and the settled place in his mind, which it had at first.”

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David Stove (September 15, 1927 - June 2, 1994) was an Australian philosopher recognized for his contributions to the philosophy of science and ethics. He was particularly influential in the discussions surrounding the scientific status of evolutionary theory and the philosophy of mind. Stove's writing was renowned for its wit and rigor, and he was a notable critic of philosophical naturalism. more

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