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Anti communist Quote by Claude Simon

“In general, I distrust philosophy. Plato recommended chasing poets from the city; the 'great' Heidegger was a Nazi; Lukacs was a communist; and J. P. Sartre wrote: 'Any anti-communist is a dog.'” quote by Claude Simon
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“In general, I distrust philosophy. Plato recommended chasing poets from the city; the 'great' Heidegger was a Nazi; Lukacs was a communist; and J. P. Sartre wrote: 'Any anti-communist is a dog.'”

Claude Simon

About This Quote

Source Interview: French Literary Magazine, 1975

The speaker expresses deep skepticism toward philosophy, citing historical figures with problematic affiliations.

In simple terms: Philosophy is distrusted because of bad examples.

Key Takeaway

Question philosophical claims critically.

Themes

skepticism history politics

Mood

critical thoughtful

Type

philosophical skeptical

When to use this quote

  • academic discourse
  • personal belief formation
  • political analysis

Key Concepts

philosophy ethics ideology

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can you separate ideas from their proponents?
  • What value might philosophy still hold?
A Different Perspective

Philosophy also offers tools for critical thinking.

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