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# Eric Gutkind

(1877–1965)   Philosopher   Germany

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Eric Gutkind was a philosopher from Germany, best known for *The absolute collective*.

## Quick Facts About Eric Gutkind

Born February 9, 1877

Died August 26, 1965

Nationality Germany

Profession Philosopher

Notable works The absolute collective

## About Eric Gutkind

Eric Gutkind was a German Jewish philosopher.

##  Quotes by Eric Gutkind

> [People are afraid to think, or they don't know how. They fail to realize that, while emotions can't be suppressed, the mind…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/eric-gutkind/people-are-afraid-to-think-or-they-don-t-know-how-they-fail-to/)

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> [The stupendous fact that we stand in the midst of Reality will always be something far more wonderful than anything we do.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/eric-gutkind/the-stupendous-fact-that-we-stand-in-the-midst-of-reality-will-always/)

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