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To agree without understanding is inane. To disagree without understanding is impudent.
Mortimer Adler
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Mortimer Adler
Age: 98 †
Born: 1902
Born: December 28
Died: 2001
Died: June 28
Philosopher
Teacher
University Teacher
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New York City
New York
Mortimer J. Adler
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