“The memory is a treasurer to whom we must give funds, if we would draw the assistance we need.”

— Francis Bowen

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About Francis Bowen

Philosopher • American

Francis Bowen was an influential American philosopher, writer, and educator who made significant contributions to 19th-century intellectual life. For over three decades, he held the prestigious Alford Professorship of...

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