Surely it is more interesting to argue about what the truth is, than about what some particular thinker, however great, did or did not think.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Discussing truth itself is more valuable than debating what specific thinkers believed.
- In plain terms
- Argue about truth, not about what people thought.
- What can you take from it?
- Focus on truth rather than the opinions of authorities.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is truth?
- How do we verify it?
Another view
Understanding what thinkers thought can be essential for historical context.
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