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1. Philosophy / A. Wisdom / 1. Nature of Wisdom

23890	For Plato true wisdom is supernatural [Plato, by Weil]
	Full Idea: It is evident that Plato regards true wisdom as something supernatural.
	From: report of Plato (works [c.375 BCE]) by Simone Weil - God in Plato p.61
	A reaction: Taken literally, I assume this is wrong, but we can empathise with the thought. Wisdom has the feeling of rising above the level of mere knowledge, to achieve the overview I associate with philosophy.

1. Philosophy / C. History of Philosophy / 2. Ancient Philosophy / b. Pre-Socratic philosophy

3060	Plato never mentions Democritus, and wished to burn his books [Plato, by Diog. Laertius]
	Full Idea: Plato, who mentions nearly all the ancient philosophers, nowhere speaks of Democritus; he wished to burn all of his books, but was persuaded that it was futile.
	From: report of Plato (works [c.375 BCE]) by Diogenes Laertius - Lives of Eminent Philosophers 09.7.8