Metaphysical Animals Quotes

“Love is the extremely difficult realization that something other than oneself is real. - Iris Murdoch”
― Clare Mac Cumhaill, Metaphysical Animals: How Four Women Brought Philosophy Back to Life

“Practically all the great European philosophers have been bachelors ... the solipsism, skepticism, and individualism that is characteristic of the Western tradition would not feature in a philosophy written by people who had shared intimate friendships with spouses and lovers, been pregnant, raised children, and enjoyed rich, and full, and varied human lives.”
― Clare Mac Cumhaill, Metaphysical Animals: How Four Women Brought Philosophy Back to Life