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When the philosopher's argument becomes tedious, complicated, and opaque, it is usually a sign that he is attempting to prove as true to the intellect what is plainly false to common sense.

Edward Abbey
Fear, Common Sense, Atheism
Edward Abbey (2015). “A Voice Crying in the Wilderness”, p.12, RosettaBooks
When the philosopher's argument becomes tedious, complicated, and opaque, it is usually a sign that he is attempting to prove as true to the intellect what is plainly false to common sense.