Salomon saith, There is no new thing upon the earth. So that as Plato had an imagination, that all knowledge was but remembrance; so Salomon giveth his sentence, that all novelty is but oblivion.
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Philosophy when superficially studied, excites doubt, when thoroughly explored, it dispels it.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Surface-level understanding of philosophy leads to confusion, while deep study leads to clarity.
This quote by Francis Bacon emphasizes the importance of deeply engaging with philosophical concepts rather than merely brushing over them. When philosophy is only superficially studied, it can create uncertainty and skepticism. However, a thorough exploration reveals truths that dispel doubts and enhance understanding, suggesting that deeper knowledge brings intellectual clarity and confidence.
Themes
PhilosophyKnowledgeDoubtUnderstandingExploration
In practice
Example use cases
In a philosophy class discussion on the relevance of deep thinking and its impact on decision-making.
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