Good Sense, or Natural Ideas vs. Supernatural
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Everything that passes in the world, proves to us, in the clearest manner, that it is not governed by an intelligent being.
— Baron d'Holbach
What It Means
This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "Everything that passes in the world, proves to us, in the clearest manner, that it is not governed by an intelligent being." in the context of "Good Sense, or Natural Ideas vs. Supernatural" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
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About Baron d'Holbach
Baron d'Holbach, Paul-Henri Thiry (8 December 1723 – 21 January 1789) was a French author, philosopher and encyclopedist. He was born Paul Heinrich Dietrich in Edesheim, Germany. He is most famous as being one of the first self-described atheists in Europe.
About Baron d'Holbach
Baron d'Holbach, Paul-Henri Thiry (8 December 1723 – 21 January 1789) was a French author, philosopher and encyclopedist. He was born Paul Heinrich Dietrich in Edesheim, Germany. He is most famous as being one of the first self-described atheists in Europe.
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