Quote by Herbert Marcuse

If man has learned to see and know what really is, he will act in accordance with truth, Epistemology is in itself ethics, and ethics is epistemology.

If man has learned to see and know what really is, he will a

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This quote suggests that if humanity has truly gained the ability to perceive and understand reality as it is, then their actions will naturally be aligned with truth. It posits that knowledge and understanding of what is true inherently guides ethical behavior. Furthermore, it asserts that ethics and epistemology are interconnected, implying that one's moral compass is shaped by their understanding of the nature of truth. Essentially, it highlights the intimate relationship between knowledge, truth, and moral conduct.

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