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Karl Jaspers

The history of philosophy is not, like the history of the sciences, to be studied with the intellect alone. That which is receptive in us and that which impinges upon us from history is the reality of man's being, unfolding itself in thought.

Karl Jaspers

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Karl Jaspers is saying that understanding the history of philosophy requires more than just intellectual analysis; it involves being open to how human existence reveals itself through ideas over time. He contrasts this with science, suggesting that philosophy reflects the lived experience and development of human thought, not just objective facts.

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