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Reason cannot establish values, and its belief that it can is the stupidiest and most pernicious illusion
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"Reason cannot establish values, and its belief that it can is the stupidiest and most pernicious illusion"

- Allan Bloom

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In this quote, philosopher Allan Bloom argues that reason alone is not enough to determine what is valuable or important in life. He believes that the idea that factor can establish worths is a silly and damaging illusion. According to Bloom, values are not something that can be rationally deduced or proven, however rather they are deeply personal and subjective. Trying to use reason to determine worths can result in narrow-mindedness and a lack of understanding of the complexities of human experience. Blossom's statement serves as a pointer that while factor is an effective tool, it is not the only consider forming our beliefs and values.

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Allan Bloom This quote is written / told by Allan Bloom between September 14, 1930 and October 7, 1992. He was a famous Philosopher from USA. The author also have 18 other quotes.

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