“From what deep springs of character our personal philosophies issue, we cannot be sure. In philosophers themselves we seem always able to notice some deep internal correspondence between the man and his philosophy. Are our philosophies, then, merely the inevitable outcome of the body of fate and personal circumstance that is thrust upon each of us? Or are these beliefs the means by which we freely create ourselves as the persons we become? Here, at the very outset, the question of freedom already hovers in the background.”
Quote by William Barrett
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The illusion of technique: a search for meaning in a technological civilization
This book delves into the complex relationship between technology and human existence, examining how technological progress shapes our lives and the quest for purpose in a world increasingly defined by technology. more
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William Barrett
William Barrett was an American poet, born on December 30, 1913, and died on September 8, 1992. Barrett is known for his unique poetic style and profound insights into modern life. more
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