Quote by Jorge Luis Borges

The metaphysicians of TlÃ¶n are not looking for truth, nor even for an approximation of it; they are after a kind of amazement.

The metaphysicians of TlÃ¶n are not looking for truth, nor e

Summary

This quote suggests that the metaphysicians of TlÃ¶n are not concerned with discovering objective truths or finding the most accurate explanations of reality. Instead, their primary goal is to be captivated and astonished by the concepts they explore. They seek to engage with ideas that provoke wonder and fascination, prioritizing the emotional and experiential aspects of knowledge over their correspondence to an external reality.

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By Jorge Luis Borges

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