A Cynic Looks at Life

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Author: Ambrose Bierce ISBN: 1230001924817
Publisher: EnvikaBook Publication: September 21, 2017
Imprint: Language: English
Author: Ambrose Bierce
ISBN: 1230001924817
Publisher: EnvikaBook
Publication: September 21, 2017
Imprint:
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.

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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.

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