Simplicius Quotes on Knowledge
Simplicius of Cilicia was a Greek Neoplatonist philosopher and the last great commentator on Aristotle in the Athenian tradition. This page collects quotes attributed to Simplicius on the topic of knowledge, drawn from across the philosopher's works.
Quotes
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Attributed to Simplicius:
“True philosophy preserves what was best in earlier philosophy.”
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Attributed to Simplicius:
“Aristotle's words must always be understood in their philosophical context.”
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Attributed to Simplicius:
“Plato and Aristotle, rightly read, do not contradict each other.”
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Attributed to Simplicius:
“It is the task of the commentator to set out the philosopher's meaning, not his own.”