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The kind of agreement that is possible in the special branches of physical science, is not possible in the region of general philosophy.
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The quote contrasts focused scientific fields with general philosophy. In a special branch of physical science, people may reach agreement about particular questions. In general philosophy, agreement of that same kind is not possible. The point is about the limits of shared conclusions when discussion becomes broader and more fundamental.
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