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He is unworthy of the name of man who is ignorant of the fact that the diagonal of a square is incommensurable with its side.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the importance of knowledge and awareness in understanding fundamental mathematical truths.
Platoβs assertion highlights that true humanity is linked to knowledge; being unaware of basic geometric principles, like the incommensurability of a square's diagonal and its side, denotes ignorance. It suggests that a deep understanding of the world around us is essential to our existence as rational beings.
Themes
KnowledgeIgnoranceGeometryTruthPhilosophy
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about education reform, one could quote this to emphasize the need for critical thinking.
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