Siger of Brabant Quotes on Truth
Siger of Brabant was a master of arts at the University of Paris and the leading exponent of Latin Averroism in the thirteenth century. This page collects quotes attributed to Siger of Brabant on the topic of truth, drawn from across the philosopher's works.
Quotes
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Attributed to Siger of Brabant:
“We follow Aristotle so far as reason allows, and the faith where reason cannot reach.”
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Attributed to Siger of Brabant:
“There is one intellect for all human beings, in which each soul participates.”
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Attributed to Siger of Brabant:
“What is necessary by reason cannot fail to be true within the order of nature.”
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Attributed to Siger of Brabant:
“Philosophy is the discipline of speaking precisely about that which cannot be otherwise.”