“Had there been no Plato, the Christians would have had a harder time selling the idea that all God really wanted from us was fraternal love.”
Quote by Richard Rorty
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Philosophy and Social Hope
This book delves into the intersection of philosophy and social issues, examining various philosophical theories and their relevance to the pursuit of a better society and the hope for positive change. more
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Richard Rorty
Richard Rorty was an influential American philosopher, born on October 4, 1931, and passed away on June 8, 2007. Known for his unique linguistic philosophy and critical rationalism, his ideas had a profound impact on the philosophical world in the late 20th century. more
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Source: The Plato Collection [47 Books]
Source: History of Western Philosophy
“Aristotle was by far a less able thinker than Plato ... he was completely overwhelmed by Plato.”
“During the 2300 years since Plato, very little opposition has been registered to his ideas.”