Single Idea 24261

[catalogued under 1. Philosophy / A. Wisdom / 2. Wise People]

Full Idea

Anyone who has devoted himself to learning and has genuinely applied his intelligence cannot fail to attain immortal, divine wisdom, if the truth should come within his grasp.

Gist of Idea

Devotion to learning and applied intelligence leads to divine wisdom - if truth is available

Source

Plato (Timaeus [c.362 BCE], 90b)

Book Reference

Plato: 'Timaeus and Critias', ed/tr. Waterfield,Robin [OUP 2008], p.96


A Reaction

Quite a significant proviso about truth coming within his grasp. A very scholarly view of wisdom. Anyone in academic life is certain to know people who are immensely learned but not very wise. That said, I sort of agree with this.