Quote by Susan Neiman

In the most general terms, the Enlightenment goes back to Plato's belief that truth and beauty and goodness are connected; that truth and beauty, disseminated widely, will sooner or later lead to goodness. (While we're making at effort at truth and goodness, beauty reminds us what we're hold out for.)

In the most general terms, the Enlightenment goes back to Pl

Summary

This quote asserts that the Enlightenment movement can be traced back to Plato's view that truth, beauty, and goodness are interrelated. Plato believed that by spreading truth and beauty, people would eventually embrace goodness. While striving for truth and goodness, beauty serves as a reminder of what individuals aim to achieve. This explanation highlights the philosophical roots of the Enlightenment era, which emphasized reason, knowledge, and progress as means to improve society and promote human well-being.

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By Susan Neiman

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