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Desire then is the invasion of the whole self by the wish, which, as it invades, sets going more and more of the psychical processes; but at the same time, so long as it remains desire, does not succeed in getting possession of the self.

Samuel Alexander

Samuel Alexander Biography

  Nationality: Australian
Type: Philosopher

Born: January 6, 1859
Death: September 13, 1938
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