“The Pythagoreans degrade impious men into brutes and, if one is to believe Empedocles, even into plants.”
Quote by Giovanni Pico della Mirandola
Work
Oration on the Dignity of Man
This work delves into the profound question of human dignity, examining the nature of humanity and its place in the universe. It is a seminal text in the field of ethics and philosophy. more
Author
Giovanni Pico della Mirandola
Giovanni Pico della Mirandola was an Italian philosopher, humanist, and neoplatonist who lived from February 24, 1463, to November 17, 1494. He is renowned for his 'Oration on the Dignity of Man', which articulated his humanist philosophy and the potential of human beings. more
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