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The Outlook For Intelligence

The Outlook For Intelligence

Paul Valery

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Legare Street Press
Año de edición:
2023
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Historia
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9781021243669
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Paul Valéry’s prescient essay on the nature of intelligence and its role in society remains a classic of modern thought. His reflections on the relationship between intelligence, knowledge, and power are as relevant today as when they were first published, and his insights into the challenges facing contemporary society are both insightful and thought-provoking.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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