Quote by Allan Bloom, The Closing of the

The real community of man, in the midst of all the self-contraditory simulacra of community, is the community of those who seek the truth, of potential knowers... of all men to the extent that they know.

The real community of man, in the midst of all the self-cont

Summary

This quote suggests that amidst various superficial expressions of community, the true community of humanity is formed by those who are committed to seeking the truth. This community includes individuals who are willing to engage in the pursuit of knowledge and understanding, as well as all people to the degree that they possess knowledge. It implies that true connection and unity are found in the shared endeavor of seeking truth, regardless of individual differences or backgrounds.

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