Quote by: Michael Oakeshott

Like Midas, the Rationalist is always in the unfortunate position of not being able to touch anything, without transforming it into an abstraction; he can never get a square meal of experience.


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Author Bio


  • NameMichael Oakeshott
  • DescriptionBritish philosopher
  • BornDecember 11, 1901
  • DiedDecember 19, 1990
  • CountryUnited Kingdom
  • ProfessionPhilosopher; Political Scientist