“One day a dog was being thrashed in the street, and behold, Pythagoras, philosopher of spirits, was walking by. His heart was in his mouth for the poor pup. 'Stop! Stop!' he cried. 'Don't beat him any more. This is my dear friend's soul. I recognize the voice when I hear him bark.”
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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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