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In Ten Philosophical Mistakes, Mortimer J. Adler systematically identifies ten prevalent errors in contemporary thought that have produced significant and sometimes detrimental effects in everyday life. He traces the origins of each mistake, analyzes how they infiltrate ordinary reasoning, and presents practical strategies to recognize and counter their negative influence. The book serves as both an intellectual warning and a guide to cultivating clearer, more effective philosophical habits.
First publish date: July 1994
Genre: Philosophy/Metaphysics
Authors: Mortimer J. Adler
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