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The Call of the Nation: A Plea for Taking Politics Out of Politics

This book delves into the concept of removing political bias from political discussions and actions, advocating for a more objective approach to governance and public affairs. more

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David Starr Jordan
David Starr Jordan

David Starr Jordan was an American biologist, educator, and academic administrator. He is renowned for his contributions to ichthyology and his role as the first president of Stanford University. Jordan was a prominent figure in the early 20th century academic community and made significant contributions to the field of biology. more

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“I also realized that the philosophers, far from ridding me of my vain doubts, only multiplied the doubts that tormented me and failed to remove any one of them. So I chose another guide and said, Let me follow the Inner Light; it will not lead me so far astray as others have done, or if it does it will be my own fault, and I shall not go so far wrong if I follow my own illusions as if I trusted to their deceits.”