“The theoretical understanding of the world, which is the aim of philosophy, is not a matter of great practical importance to animals, or to savages, or even to most civilized men.”
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Russell, B. (n.d.). The theoretical understanding of the world, which is the aim of philosophy, is not a matter of great practical importance to animals, or to savages, or even to most civilized men. [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/40986-the-theoretical-understanding-of-the-world-which-is/
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Russell, Bertrand. “The theoretical understanding of the world, which is the aim of philosophy, is not a matter of great practical importance to animals, or to savages, or even to most civilized men.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/40986-the-theoretical-understanding-of-the-world-which-is/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.
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Russell, Bertrand. “The theoretical understanding of the world, which is the aim of philosophy, is not a matter of great practical importance to animals, or to savages, or even to most civilized men.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/40986-the-theoretical-understanding-of-the-world-which-is/.