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“When we are children, people show us so many things that we lose the profound sense of seeing... And just how could adults show us the world they have lost! They know; they think they know; they say they know.”

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Gaston Bachelard
Gaston Bachelard

French philosopher known for his work in epistemology, poetics, and the philosophy of science. His writings have had a profound impact on 20th-century philosophy, particularly in understanding human cognition and the scientific method. more

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