We should, I think, proceed to enquire into what we mean by ideals - or rather, to examine, critically, the nature of those acts which to us appear to be outward manifestations of idealisms

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In "The Nature of the Ideal" by Alfred North Whitehead, he touches on the nature of ideals and how we can recognize them. He considers many elements of an ideal and how we should judge them to be valid. He also considers the way we value our ideals and how their value is determined.

Source: A Wreath For The Maidens

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