Philosophy: Philosopher Charles Taylor argues we do not think from…

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Did you know? Philosopher Charles Taylor argues we do not think from "pure reason" — our views are shaped by centuries of Christian and Romantic ideas. What feels "obvious" to us was actually taught to us by Augustine, Luther and the Romantics.

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Philosopher Charles Taylor argues we do not think from "pure reason" — our views are shaped by centuries of Christian and Romantic ideas. What feels "obvious" to us was actually taught to us by Augustine, Luther and the Romantics.

Filosoof Charles Taylor betoogt dat we niet vanuit "pure rede" denken — onze opvattingen zijn gevormd door eeuwen christelijke en romantische ideeën. Wat we als "vanzelfsprekend" zien, leerden we eigenlijk van Augustinus, Luther en de Romantici.

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