Metaphysics of Quality
The book introduces a new philosophy where Quality is the fundamental reality, and everything else, including subjects and objects, stem from it.
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The book delves into the protagonist's past and his philosophical ideas, which challenge the dichotomy between the romantic and classical understanding of the world.
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