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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Topic

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

From

United Kingdom Europe

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Original Citation

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

Current Citation

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

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One writes only half the book; the other half is with the reader.

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Topic
Interpretation and analysis Artist and audience

Author

Joseph Conrad
Medium
Letter
Language
English
Time
1897 1890s 19th century
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Original Citation

Conrad, Joseph. Letter to Cunninghame Graham. 5 Aug. 1897.

Current Citation

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Another quote about Human nature

Out of the crooked timber of humanity no straight thing was ever made.

Immanuel Kant

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Topic
Imperfection Human nature

Author

Immanuel Kant
Source
Idea for a Universal History with a Cosmopolitan Purpose
Medium
Essay
Genre
Philosophical literature
Statement Type
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Language
German
Time
1784 1780s 18th century
Era
Age of Enlightenment
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Citation

Kant, Immanuel. "Idee zu einer allgemeinen Geschichte in weltbürgerlicher Absicht [Idea for a Universal History with a Cosmopolitan Purpose]." Berlinische Monatsschrift, Nov. 1784.