Let philosophy resolutely aim to be as scientific as possible, but let her not forget her strong kinship with literature. (Morris Raphael Cohen)

Let philosophy resolutely aim to be as scientific as possible, but let her not forget her strong kinship with literature.

Morris Raphael Cohen

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