Bertrand RussellPhilosophy, from the earliest times, has made greater claims, and achieved fewer results, than any other branch of learning.
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Philosophy, from the earliest times, has made greater claims, and achieved fewer results, than any other branch of learning. Philosophy is a study that deals with many different ideas and theories in order to seek truth and meaning. Because of its complexity and difficulty in understanding, philosophy has been shown to be the most difficult to master. However, there is no denying that philosophy has always been a fascinating subject.
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