Quote by Karl Wilhelm Friedrich Schlegel

Plato's philosophy is a dignified preface to future religion.

Plato's philosophy is a dignified preface to future religion

Summary

This quote suggests that Plato's philosophy serves as an important precursor to the development of religious thought in the future. By dignifying Plato's philosophy, it implies that his ideas lay the foundation for the spiritual and moral principles that would later shape various religious beliefs. Plato's teachings, such as the existence of an eternal realm of ideal forms and the pursuit of knowledge as a means to attain enlightenment, can be seen as influential in the development of religious ideologies, providing a philosophical framework for future religious doctrines.

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By Karl Wilhelm Friedrich Schlegel

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