Francis BaconA little philosophy inclineth man's mind to atheism, but depth in philosophy bringeth men's minds about to religion
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In the ancient times, the study of philosophy was a way of life for many people. The school of thought from which Socrates taught was called “Socratic” and the word “philosophy” comes from the Greek word “philosophia.” This school of thought teaches people how to live a good life by asking hard questions about the meaning of life. In this quote, this practice is referred to as “a little philosophy” and is considered to be a bad thing by Socrates. He goes on to say that when people are in it for the long haul, they will eventually come around to religion.
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