Philosophy in Ancient Greece was swept aside by Christianity

One system where people were initially encouraged to think for themselves was replaced by another where people were instead told to rely on blind faith.

That's progress for you.

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Zeusdelight · 61-69, M

So we know nothing today of Greek Philosophy?

SW-User

@Zeusdelight We do, but think how much better things would be if we lived in a world governed by reason.

Zeusdelight · 61-69, M

@SW-User Where as anywhere in the world ever been Governed by reason? We have had economic rationalists who applied reason until it cut across their needs and suddenly the rationalism was adjusted to take into account its effect on them.

The Love of Power and Influence will always work against reason.

SW-User

@Zeusdelight

Where as anywhere in the world ever been Governed by reason?

Exactly.