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The expectation of substantive unity between natural science and social science has faded.... Gone is the cosmic intention of placing man in the universe.

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Allan Bloom
Age: 62 †
Born: 1930
Born: September 14
Died: 1992
Died: October 7
Classical Scholar
Journalist
Philosopher
Political Scientist
Indianapolis
Indiana
Allan David Bloom
Intention
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