If western culture is shown to be rich, it is because, even before the Enlightenment, it has tried to 'dissolve' harmful simplifications through inquiry and the critical mind.
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"If western culture is shown to be rich, it is because, even before the Enlightenment, it has tried to 'dissolve' harmful simplifications through inquiry and the critical mind." — Umberto Eco
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If western culture is shown to be rich, it is because, even before the Enlightenment, it has tried to 'dissolve' harmful simplifications through inquiry and the critical mind. — Umberto Eco
About Umberto Eco
Umberto Eco was a Novelist from Italy (1932–2016).
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This quote is attributed to Umberto Eco, a Novelist from Italy.
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Umberto Eco lived from 1932 – 2016.