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Originally Posted by CCIP
It might also be worth adding these guys:
In fact, much of what we know about ancient Greek philosophy in particular comes from the preservation work of Islamic (and also Jewish) scholars. It wasn't a hot topic in much of medieval Europe. |
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Originally Posted by MH
(not that this makes a lot of difference in present) |
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Originally Posted by Takeda Shingen
Yeah, actually it does make a lot of difference. Humanity and it's progress are like a human ladder; you stand on the shoulders of those that came before you.
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10 min section of a 45 min speech. Well worth watching, and VERY relevant. I'm sure at the least, Tak's will enjoy it.