The Story of PhilosophyTrübner & Company, 1881 - 210 pages |
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... question , and to relate the salient points of each as simply as is possible when dealing with so vast a subject . Although he has written for those unacquainted with philosophy , and lacking the time to read the works of great writers ...
... question , and to relate the salient points of each as simply as is possible when dealing with so vast a subject . Although he has written for those unacquainted with philosophy , and lacking the time to read the works of great writers ...
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... questions with an apologetic , humble air , —an odd , ungainly , insignificant little man , who seemed abashed and overwhelmed when addressing the pompous men in their rich robes , sur- rounded by crowds of wealthy admirers . No doubt ...
... questions with an apologetic , humble air , —an odd , ungainly , insignificant little man , who seemed abashed and overwhelmed when addressing the pompous men in their rich robes , sur- rounded by crowds of wealthy admirers . No doubt ...
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... questions . The first question exposed the weak points of the converser's statement , whatever it might be ; the second overthrew the defence set up to protect the weak points ; the remainder destroyed the arguments attempted , until ...
... questions . The first question exposed the weak points of the converser's statement , whatever it might be ; the second overthrew the defence set up to protect the weak points ; the remainder destroyed the arguments attempted , until ...
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... questions they advanced . Most likely his solution of the difficulties that hid the refutation of their doctrines ... question , and instead of using it , negatived and treated all human thoughts as falsities . Whether he ever grasped ...
... questions they advanced . Most likely his solution of the difficulties that hid the refutation of their doctrines ... question , and instead of using it , negatived and treated all human thoughts as falsities . Whether he ever grasped ...
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... questions which assail him from all sides . There has been a report that many Athenians of note had fallen at Potidea . " Sit down and tell us the whole story , " is the general demand . Socrates seats him- self by the eloquent and well ...
... questions which assail him from all sides . There has been a report that many Athenians of note had fallen at Potidea . " Sit down and tell us the whole story , " is the general demand . Socrates seats him- self by the eloquent and well ...
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