The process of philosophic and scientific enlightenment has shaken the stability of beliefs held explicitly as articles of faith. (Michael Polanyi)

The process of philosophic and scientific enlightenment has shaken the stability of beliefs held explicitly as articles of faith.

Michael Polanyi

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