On the recordJanuary 1, 1903
They can be met in but one way,—by the breadth and broadening of human reason, by catholicity of taste and culture.
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W.E.B. Du Bois
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gutenberg.orgW.E.B. Du Bois: “They can be met in but one way,—by the breadth and broadening of human reason, by catholicity of taste and culture.”
Editor's note · Context
Offering a solution to the problem of prejudice, this passage advocates for an expansive approach through reason, diverse taste, and broad culture.
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