Quote by Bertrand Russell

The conception of the necessary unit of all that is resolves itself into the poverty of the imagination, and a freer logic emancipates us from the straitwaistcoated benevolent institution which idealism palms off as the totality of being.

The conception of the necessary unit of all that is resolves

Summary

This quote suggests that the belief in a singular and necessary unit of existence is limited by our lack of imagination. The quote implies that this notion restricts us from fully understanding the complexities of reality. It also advocates for a more open-minded and unrestricted approach to logic, detaching from the fixed ideas promoted by idealism. Essentially, the quote challenges us to question and redefine our understanding of existence beyond conventional and limited perspectives.

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Imagination Poverty

By Bertrand Russell

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