Single Idea 23767

[catalogued under 1. Philosophy / D. Nature of Philosophy / 5. Aims of Philosophy / e. Philosophy as reason]

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.371 BCE], 394d)

Book Reference

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]