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Full Idea
We must let our destination be decided by the winds of the discussion.
Gist of Idea
The winds of the discussion should decide its destination
Source
Plato (The Republic [c.374 BCE], 394d)
Book Ref
Plato: 'Republic', ed/tr. Waterfield,Robin [OUP 1993], p.90
A Reaction
Always loved that one. Had it on the wall of my teaching room. I take it that the aim is to follow reason, rather than the powerful rhetoric of some member of the group. The spirit of philosophy is to avoid prejudgement of your enquiry.
Related Idea
Idea 23766 Don't be tossed to and fro with every wind of doctrine, by cunning deceptive men [Paul]