Quote by Bertrand Russell

There is little of the true philosophic spirit in Aquinas. He does not, like the Platonic Socrates, set out to follow wherever the argument may lead.

There is little of the true philosophic spirit in Aquinas. H

Summary

This quote suggests that Aquinas lacks the true essence of philosophical inquiry present in Socrates. Unlike Socrates, who remained open to any argument's path, Aquinas is seen as less open-minded. It implies that Aquinas may have been more attached to predetermined beliefs or predisposed to certain ideas, limiting his ability to fully explore and follow rational thinking wherever it may lead. Overall, the quote highlights a discrepancy between the philosophical approaches of Aquinas and Socrates.

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Philosophy Spirit

By Bertrand Russell

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