Philosophy, though unable to tell us with certainty what is the true answer to the doubts which it raises, is able to suggest many possiblities which enlarge our thoughts and free them from the tyranny of custom. Thus, while diminishing our feeling of certainty as to what things are, it greatly increases our knowledge as to what the may be; it removes the somewhat arrogant dogmatism of those who have never travelled into the region of liberating doubt, and it keeps alive our sense of wonder by showing familar things in an unfamilar aspect

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This quote highlights the value of philosophy in expanding our perspective and breaking free from the limitations imposed by societal norms and unquestioned beliefs. While philosophy may not provide definite answers to our deepest questions, it offers numerous possibilities that broadens our thinking. By challenging our certainty about the nature of things, philosophy enhances our understanding of what they could be. It humbles us by dispelling arrogance fueled by ignorance and fosters a sense of curiosity and awe by introducing unfamiliar perspectives on familiar concepts. Philosophy encourages critical thinking and promotes intellectual growth by pushing the boundaries of knowledge and imagination.

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