"Humanism"
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It is undoubtedly easier to believe in absolutes, follow blindly, mouth received wisdom. But that is self-betrayal.
— John Ralston Saul
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This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "It is undoubtedly easier to believe in absolutes, follow blindly, mouth received wisdom. But that is self-betrayal." in the context of ""Humanism"" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
Source: Wikiquote: "John Ralston Saul" (Quotes, The Doubter's Companion (1994): The Doubter's Companion: A Dictionary of Aggressive Common Sense (1994))
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About John Ralston Saul
John Ralston Saul (born 19 June 1947) is a Canadian writer, political philosopher, and public intellectual. Saul is most widely known for his writings on the nature of individualism, citizenship and the public good; the failures of manager-led societies; the confusion between leadership and managerialism; military strategy, in particular irregular warfare; the role of freedom of speech and culture; and critiques of the prevailing economic paradigm. He is a champion of freedom of expression and was the International President of PEN International, an association of writers.
About John Ralston Saul
John Ralston Saul (born 19 June 1947) is a Canadian writer, political philosopher, and public intellectual. Saul is most widely known for his writings on the nature of individualism, citizenship and the public good; the failures of manager-led societies; the confusion between leadership and managerialism; military strategy, in particular irregular warfare; the role of freedom of speech and culture; and critiques of the prevailing economic paradigm. He is a champion of freedom of expression and was the International President of PEN International, an association of writers.
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