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Single Idea 350

[catalogued under 2. Reason / A. Nature of Reason / 3. Pure Reason]

Full Idea

When philosophers investigate with the help of the body they are led astray, but through reflection the soul gets a clear view of the facts.

Gist of Idea

In investigation the body leads us astray, but the soul gets a clear view of the facts

Source

Plato (Phaedo [c.382 BCE], 065c)

Book Reference

Plato: 'The Last Days of Socrates', ed/tr. Tredennick,Hugh [Penguin 1969], p.109