A Cynic Looks At Life (Mobi Classics)

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Author: Ambrose Bierce ISBN: 9781605018546
Publisher: MobileReference Publication: January 1, 2010
Imprint: MobileReference Language: English
Author: Ambrose Bierce
ISBN: 9781605018546
Publisher: MobileReference
Publication: January 1, 2010
Imprint: MobileReference
Language: English
The question "Does civilization civilize?" is a fine example of petitio principii, and decides itself in the affirmative; for civilization must needs do that from the doing of which it has its name. But it is not necessary to suppose that he who propounds is either unconscious of his lapse in logic or desirous of digging a pitfall for the feet of those who discuss; I take it he simply wishes to put the matter in an impressive way, and relies upon a certain degree of intelligence in the interpretation."- Excerpted from "A Cynic Looks at Life
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The question "Does civilization civilize?" is a fine example of petitio principii, and decides itself in the affirmative; for civilization must needs do that from the doing of which it has its name. But it is not necessary to suppose that he who propounds is either unconscious of his lapse in logic or desirous of digging a pitfall for the feet of those who discuss; I take it he simply wishes to put the matter in an impressive way, and relies upon a certain degree of intelligence in the interpretation."- Excerpted from "A Cynic Looks at Life

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