Professional philosophers are usually only apologists: that is, they are absorbed in defending some vested illusion or some eloquent idea. (George Santayana)

Professional philosophers are usually only apologists: that is, they are absorbed in defending some vested illusion or some eloquent idea.

George Santayana

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