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It is always the task of the intellectual to think otherwise. This is not just a perverse idiosyncrasy. It is an absolutely essential feature of a society.

Harvey Cox

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Harvey Cox
Age: 95
Born: 1929
Born: March 19
Philosopher
Professor
Theologian
University Teacher
Writer
Malvern
Pennsylvania
Harvey Gallagher Cox Jr.
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