The only good reason to embrace a philosophical position is that you are convinced it is true or at least makes sense of the world better than the alternatives. (Julian Baggini)

The only good reason to embrace a philosophical position is that you are convinced it is true or at least makes sense of the world better than the alternatives.

Julian Baggini

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