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[from 'The Sophist' by Plato, in 1. Philosophy / D. Nature of Philosophy / 2. Invocation to Philosophy ]

Full Idea

We need to use every argument we can to fight against anyone who does away with knowledge, understanding, and intelligence, but at the same time asserts anything at all about anything.

Gist of Idea

We must fight fiercely for knowledge, understanding and intelligence

Source

Plato (The Sophist [c.359 BCE], 249c)

Book Reference

Plato: 'The Sophist', ed/tr. Bernadete,Seth [University of Chicago 1986], p.43


A Reaction

Thus showing that reason is only central if you want to put a high value on it?