The History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps by Peter Adamson

We don't have the time to explore all these palymaths and their scientific and phil sophical achievements, which is a convenient way for me to avoid exposing my superficial knowledge of these great thinkers. But we must give a brief mention of some of the giants like al kindi kindy who expressed an open mindedness that comes tantalizingly close to recognizing free speech. We ought not to be ashamed of appreciating the truth and of acquiring it wherever it comes from, even if it comes from races distant and nations different from us. For the seeker of truth, nothing takes precedence over the truth. The status of no one is diminished by the truth. Rather does the truth ennob

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