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Because of the logical gap between reality and appearance, a gap we cannot close because knowledge of reality is always mediated by the fallible bodily senses, there is no way of proving that things are really one way rather than another.
Philosophy 100 Essential Thinkers
Philip Stokes
If everyone were to follow Diogenes’ example society would collapse, making it economically impossible for anyone – including Diogenes – to concentrate on the mastery of the self. Therefore Diogenes’ philosophy is elitist – it cannot be universally followed.
Philosophy 100 Essential Thinkers
Philip Stokes
Instead, it is more appealing to require that they purchase mitigation “credits” from other companies that specialize in creating “banks” of preserved or restored wetlands.
A Tapestry of Values
Kevin C. Elliott
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