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When we say that Philosophy tries to clear up the meanings of concepts we do not mean that it is simply concerned to sub
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"When we say that Philosophy tries to clear up the meanings of concepts we do not mean that it is simply concerned to substitute some long phrase for some familiar word"

- Charles D. Broad

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This quote by Charles D. Broad is emphasizing the value of philosophy in understanding the significances of principles. Broad is suggesting that approach is not just about replacing a familiar word with a longer expression, however rather it is about getting a much deeper understanding of the idea. Viewpoint has to do with checking out the intricacies of concepts and comprehending the ramifications of them. It is about looking at the concept from different angles and exploring the numerous analyses of it. Broad is suggesting that philosophy is a crucial tool for getting a much better understanding of principles and their significances. It is not practically discovering a longer phrase to replace a familiar word, but rather it is about acquiring a much deeper understanding of the idea.

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