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“Il merluzzo non ha alcun interesse per nessuna parola eppure nuota negli oceani quasi immutato da centoventi milioni di anni. E questo ci dice qualcosa sulla lingua? Forse non abbiamo bisogno di parole per sopravvivere, ne abbiamo bisogno per vivere.”

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Heaven and hell

This book delves into the profound and enduring themes of heaven and hell, offering insights into their representation across different belief systems and philosophical thought. It investigates the nature of these concepts, their historical development, and their impact on human understanding of morality, afterlife, and the divine. more

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