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It is, from another angle, an attack on requiring proof in philosophy. And its also the case, I guess, that my temperame
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"It is, from another angle, an attack on requiring proof in philosophy. And it's also the case, I guess, that my temperament is to like interesting, new, bold ideas, and to try and generate them"

- Robert Nozick

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This quote by Robert Nozick speaks to his philosophical approach and his character. He is attacking the concept of requiring proof in philosophy, suggesting that it is not required. He is likewise revealing his preference for intriguing, new, and bold ideas, and his desire to create them. This recommends that Nozick is an unbiased thinker who wants to explore originalities and principles, even if they are not backed up by proof. He is not afraid to challenge the status quo and press the limits of philosophical idea. His technique is one of exploration and discovery, rather than one of proof and certainty. He is willing to take dangers and believe outside package, which is an admirable quality in a philosopher.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Robert Nozick between November 16, 1938 and January 23, 2002. He/she was a famous Philosopher from USA. The author also have 12 other quotes.

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