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If facts conflict with a theory, either the theory must be changed or the facts. - Benedict Spinoza

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1632-1677, Dutch philosopher

Author Keywords: Philosopher, Dutch

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Moses Mendelsson, Bernard Williams, D H Mellor, Bertrand Russell, Jose Ortega Y Gasset

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