Philosophy Quote by Ulrich Müller

““Piaget, J. (1971). Insights and illusions of philosophy. New York: World Publishing Company. (Original work published in 1965)””

Ulrich Müller

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Source Citation: Piaget, J. (1971). Insights and Illusions of Philosophy, World Publishing Company

The reference highlights the difficulty of interpreting philosophical ideas without original context.

In simple terms: Citations can be misleading.

Key Takeaway

Check original sources before citing.

Themes

academic integrity philosophy research

Mood

skeptical analytical

Type

critical educational

When to use this quote

academic paper
lecture notes
book reviews

Key Concepts

citation practice interpretation historical context

Questions to Reflect On

How reliable is a secondary citation?
What steps ensure accurate attribution?

A Different Perspective

Misquoting can distort meaning.

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