Quote by Morris Raphael Cohen

A creative element is surely present in all great systems, and it does not seem possible that all sympathy or fundamental attitudes of will can be entirely eliminated from any human philosophy.

A creative element is surely present in all great systems, a

Summary

This quote suggests that creativity is an essential aspect of any successful ideology or belief system. It argues that it is impossible for a philosophy to completely eradicate emotions, empathy, or personal perspectives from its core principles. It implies that a balance between rationality and the human inherent creative element is crucial for the effectiveness and relatability of any philosophical or belief system.

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By Morris Raphael Cohen

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