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This seminal work of intellectual history examines the errors and blind spots that have plagued some of the greatest minds in Western civilization. The author's incisive analysis and rigorous logic expose the flaws in the thinking of thinkers ranging from Plato to Descartes to Darwin. With its penetrating insights and elegant prose, this book is a classic that deserves a place on the bookshelf of anyone interested in intellectual history or the history of ideas.
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