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“No corporeal substance can be so subtle and swift as this.”

Quote by William of Conches

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William of Conches

William of Conches (1090-1154) was a French philosopher, considered one of the key figures in medieval Scholasticism. His philosophical thoughts were deeply influenced by Aristotle and Plato, and had a profound impact on the development of medieval philosophy. more

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