A process which led from the amoeba to man appeared to the philosopher…

Bertrand Russell
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A process which led from the amoeba to man appeared to the philosophers to be obviously a progress though whether the amoeba would agree with this opinion is not known. ✨ Bertrand Russell (1985). Contemplation and Action, 1902-14, p.171, Psychology Press
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A process which led from the amoeba to man appeared to the philosophers to be obviously a progress though whether the amoeba would agree with this opinion is not known. ✨ Bertrand Russell (1985). Contemplation and Action, 1902-14, p.171, Psychology Press

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