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What does it mean?
Santayana suggests the supernatural is possible and likely exists.
In plain terms
The supernatural might be real.
What can you take from it?
Keep an open mind about the unknown.

Where it applies

  • discussion
  • debate

Putting it to work

  • consider the unknown
  • evaluate probability of belief

Questions to consider

  • What evidence supports the supernatural?
  • Is belief reasonable?

Another view

There is no scientific proof for the supernatural.

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