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For the establishment, philosophy is both an elitist and an idealist discipline: In high school, it is a compulsory subject; at university, they teach the idealist line. They are conducting a conversation with themselves.
Michel Onfray
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"For the establishment, philosophy is both an elitist and an idealist discipline: In high school, it is a compulsory subject; at university, they teach the idealist line. They are conducting a conversation with themselves."
— Michel Onfray

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For the establishment, philosophy is both an elitist and an idealist discipline: In high school, it is a compulsory subject; at university, they teach the idealist line. They are conducting a conversation with themselves. — Michel Onfray

About Michel Onfray

Michel Onfray was a Philosopher from France (1959–present).

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This quote is attributed to Michel Onfray, a Philosopher from France.
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Michel Onfray lived from 1959 – present.