“It takes a wise man to recognize a wise man.”
Quote by Xenophanes
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Xenophanes of Colophon: Fragments : a Text and Translation with a Commentary
Xenophanes of Colophon: Fragments: a Text and Translation with a Commentary is a scholarly work that focuses on the preserved fragments of the writings of Xenophanes, a significant figure in the development of Greek philosophy. The text and translation are designed to facilitate understanding of Xenophanes' philosophical ideas, while the commentary offers insights into the historical and cultural background of his work. more
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Xenophanes
Xenophanes, a Greek philosopher born around 570 BC in the Greek colony of Colophon and died around 476 BC, is considered one of the pioneers of Western philosophy. He is known for his profound thoughts on nature and the universe. Xenophanes emphasized the unity and infinity of the universe and proposed unique views on the nature of gods and humans. more
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Source: Writings of Plato