A man is a man to the extent that he is a superman. A man should be defined by the sum of those tendencies which impel him to surpass the human condi… - Gaston Bachelard

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A man is a man to the extent that he is a superman. A man should be defined by the sum of those tendencies which impel him to surpass the human condition.

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About Gaston Bachelard

Gaston Bachelard (June 27, 1884 – October 16, 1962) was a French philosopher of science and literary critic.

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Alternative Names: G. Bachelard

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