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“Quite early on, and certainly since I started writing, I found that philosophical questions occupied me more than any other kind. I hadn't really thought of them as being philosophical questions, but one rapidly comes to an understanding that philosophy's only really about two questions: 'What is…” quote by Tom Stoppard
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“Quite early on, and certainly since I started writing, I found that philosophical questions occupied me more than any other kind. I hadn't really thought of them as being philosophical questions, but one rapidly comes to an understanding that philosophy's only really about two questions: 'What is true?' and 'What is good?'”

Tom Stoppard

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Source Interview: Literary Magazine, 1995

Philosophy fundamentally asks what is true and what is good, guiding our understanding of reality and morality.

In simple terms: Philosophy asks about truth and goodness.

Key Takeaway

Reflect on truth and moral values.

Themes

ethics epistemology human inquiry

Mood

contemplative inquisitive

Type

philosophical reflective

When to use this quote

  • academic study
  • personal decision making

Key Concepts

truth goodness philosophical inquiry

Questions to Reflect On

  • What truths guide your actions?
  • How do you define goodness?
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Answers can be subjective and contested.

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