Quote by Mikhail Bakunin

From the naturalistic point of view, all men are equal. There are only two exceptions to this rule of naturalistic equality: geniuses and idiots.

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Summary

This quote suggests that from a naturalistic perspective, all human beings are believed to be equal in terms of their worth and value. However, it suggests that there are two exceptions to this equality. One exception refers to individuals with exceptional intellectual abilities, referred to as geniuses, who stand out due to their extraordinary talents or intelligence. The other exception refers to individuals with extremely limited cognitive abilities, referred to as idiots, who are considered to be at the opposite end of the spectrum. Overall, the quote implies that while naturalistic equality exists, there are distinct deviations in terms of intellectual capabilities.

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Equality

By Mikhail Bakunin

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