Whoso turns his attention to the bitter strifes of these…
“Whoso turns his attention to the bitter strifes of these days and seeks a reason for the troubles that vex public and private life must come to the conclusion that a fruitful cause of the evils which now afflict, as well as of those which threaten us, lies in this: that false conclusions concerning divine and human things, which originated in the schools of philosophy, have crept into all the orders of the state, and have been accepted by the common consent of the masses.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
He argues that philosophical errors have corrupted societal and personal life, leading to widespread moral and social problems.
In simple terms: Philosophical errors harm society.
Seek truth beyond flawed doctrines.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- education reform
- public policy
- spiritual guidance
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies correct entrenched errors?
- What role should philosophy play in governance?
Complex causes beyond philosophy.