Metaphysics is the finding of bad reasons for what we believe upon instinct; but to find these reasons is no less an instinct.

F.H. Bradley

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Metaphysics Justifications and rationales Human nature

Author

F.H. Bradley

Source

Appearance and Reality

Genre

Philosophical literature

Language

English

Time

1893 1890s 19th century

Occupation

Philosopher Writer

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United Kingdom Europe

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Original Citation

Bradley, F. H. Appearance and Reality. London: George Allen & Unwin, 1893, preface.

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Bradley, F. H. Appearance and Reality. Routledge, 2010, preface.

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