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And today more than ever, knowing about that society involves first of all choosing what approach the inquiry will take,
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"And today more than ever, knowing about that society involves first of all choosing what approach the inquiry will take, and that necessarily means choosing how society can answer"

- Jean-Francois Lyotard

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This quote by Jean-Francois Lyotard highlights the importance of comprehending the society we reside in. In order to acquire a much better understanding of society, we need to first decide what approach we will require to our inquiry. This means that we must pick how society can answer our questions. This is particularly true in today's world, where the intricacy of society is higher than ever previously. By putting in the time to consider our approach to understanding society, we can get a better understanding of the world around us. This can help us to make more educated choices and to much better understand the implications of our actions. Eventually, this can assist us to create a much better society for everyone.

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France Flag This quote is written / told by Jean-Francois Lyotard between August 10, 1924 and April 21, 1998. He/she was a famous Philosopher from France. The author also have 14 other quotes.

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