"People will always disagree on metaphysical questions and it doesn't matter. Disagreement is what makes philosophy interesting."

Mary Midgley (1919 - 2018)
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About Mary Midgley

Mary Midgley was a British moral philosopher known for her work in ethics, animal rights, and environmental philosophy. She held positions at various universities and was a prolific author, having written extensively on topics such as metaethics, animal behavior, and the relationship between science and ethics. Midgley's critiques of reductionism and scientism have been highly influential in the field of philosophy.

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