Philosophical refutations are seldom final and merely precede further refinements

Evidence

I have put the argument here to remind the reader that philosophical theories, if they are important, can generally be revived in a new form after being refuted as originally stated. Refutations are seldom final; in most cases, they are only a prelude to further refinements. — Bertrand Russell, History of Western Philosophy, 295

Categorization

• corroborated: 2 independent passages support this claim — Bertrand Russell, History of Western Philosophy, 295
• XREF: connects to: Philosophers have repeatedly revived the ontological argument despite theological rejection. — Bertrand Russell, History of Western Philosophy, 1602; Philosophical inconsistency can generate richer intellectual movements than rigid logical consistency. — Bertrand Russell, History of Western Philosophy, 2085; Intellectual paradigm shifts never fully transcend the positions they overturn (+6 more)

Broader Connections

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