"Metaphysics is the finding of bad reasons for what we believe upon instinct; but to find these reasons is no less an instinct."

Instinct, Metaphysics

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"Metaphysics is the finding of bad reasons for what we believe upon instinct; but to find these reasons is no less an instinct."

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"Metaphysics is the finding of bad reasons for what we believe upon instinct; but to find these reasons is no less an instinct."

Instinct, Metaphysics