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“Thinking which displaces, or otherwise defines, the sacred has been called atheistic, and that philosophy which does not place it here or there, like a thing, but at the joining of things and words, will always be exposed to this reproach without ever being touched by it.”

Quote by Maurice Merleau-Ponty

Book:In Praise of Philosophy and Other Essays

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In Praise of Philosophy and Other Essays

This book is a compilation of essays that delve into the realm of philosophy, exploring various philosophical concepts and ideas. more

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Maurice Merleau-Ponty

Maurice Merleau-Ponty was a French philosopher renowned for his contributions to phenomenology. His seminal work, 'Phenomenology of Perception', delves into the nature of perception and the significance of the body in interpreting the world. Merleau-Ponty's philosophy underscores the centrality of experience and the importance of the lived body. more

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