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What then in the last resort are the truths of mankind? They are the irrefutable errors of mankind.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Human truths are often based on undeniable mistakes.
Friedrich Nietzsche suggests that the understanding of human truths is flawed and rooted in our mistakes. He implies that what we hold as truths often stems from our incorrect perceptions and errors, prompting us to reflect on the nature of knowledge and belief in humanity's understanding of itself.
Themes
TruthErrorsHumanityPerceptionPhilosophy
In practice
Example use cases
In a philosophy class discussion on the nature of truth.
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