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Because philosophy arises from awe, a philosopher is bound in his way to be a lover of myths and poetic fables.
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"Because philosophy arises from awe, a philosopher is bound in his way to be a lover of myths and poetic fables. Poets and philosophers are alike in being big with wonder"

- Thomas Aquinas

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Thomas Aquinas is recommending that viewpoint and poetry are linked. He believes that viewpoint is born out of a sense of awe and wonder, which this very same sense of awe and marvel is shared by poets. Therefore, philosophers and poets are both captivated by the same sense of mystery and charm. Aquinas believes that this shared sense of awe and wonder binds thinkers and poets together, and that it is the source of their creativity. He recommends that theorists need to be enthusiasts of misconceptions and poetic fables, as these stories can assist to motivate and notify their philosophical work. Aquinas' quote highlights the importance of poetry and mythology in philosophical thought, and suggests that the 2 disciplines are deeply linked.

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Thomas Aquinas This quote is written / told by Thomas Aquinas between 1225 AC and March 7, 1274. He was a famous Theologian from Italy. The author also have 59 other quotes.

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