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Morris Raphael Cohen quotes about philosophy

Russian Philosopher July 25, 1880 – January 28, 1947

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A creative element is surely present in all great systems, and it does not seem possible that all sympathy or fundamental attitudes of will can be entirely eliminated from any human philosophy. Morris Raphael Cohen
In thus pointing out certain respects in which philosophy resembles literature more than science, I do not mean, of course, to imply that it would be well for philosophy if it ceased to aim at scientific rigor. Morris Raphael Cohen
Morris Raphael Cohen quote: "Let philosophy resolutely aim to be as scientific as possible,..."
Let philosophy resolutely aim to be as scientific as possible, but let her not forget her strong kinship with literature. Morris Raphael Cohen
Morris Raphael Cohen quote: "Again, both literature and philosophy work by appealing to..."
Again, both literature and philosophy work by appealing to certain reigning idols. Morris Raphael Cohen
It has generally been assumed that of two opposing systems of philosophy, e. g., realism and idealism, one only can be true and one must be false; and so philosophers have been hopelessly divided on the question, which is the true one. Morris Raphael Cohen
Literature and philosophy both allow past idols to be resurrected with a frequency which would be truly distressing to a sober scientist. Morris Raphael Cohen

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