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Ancient metaphysics underwent many changes at the hands of medieval thinkers who brought it in line with the dominant re
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"Ancient metaphysics underwent many changes at the hands of medieval thinkers who brought it in line with the dominant religious and theological movements of their day"

- Wilhelm Dilthey

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This quote by Wilhelm Dilthey talks to the influence of faith and theology on the advancement of ancient metaphysics. Throughout the middle ages duration, religious and doctrinal movements had a considerable impact on the method ancient metaphysics was understood and translated. Middle ages thinkers sought to bring ancient metaphysics in line with the spiritual and doctrinal motions of their day, leading to numerous changes to the field. This included the intro of brand-new ideas, such as the concept of a divine being, and the reinterpretation of existing principles, such as the idea of the soul. As an outcome, ancient metaphysics was changed and adjusted to fit the spiritual and doctrinal motions of the medieval duration. This quote functions as a suggestion of the power of religion and faith to form and affect the advancement of ancient metaphysics.

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Germany Flag This quote is written / told by Wilhelm Dilthey between November 19, 1833 and October 1, 1911. He/she was a famous Historian from Germany. The author also have 19 other quotes.

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