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Full Idea
Philosophers almost never strike out on wholly new ground, without the historical inspiration of some figure or other.
Gist of Idea
Original philosophers invariably seek inspiration from past thinkers
Source
Robert Pasnau (Metaphysical Themes 1274-1671 [2011], 05.1)
Book Ref
Pasnau,Robert: 'Metaphysical Themes 1274-1671' [OUP 2011], p.79