Our word "philosophy" comes from the Greek word "philosophia" which is translated as "love of wisdom" or "love of knowledge"
Just what is "philosophy?" Go here.
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Above is a 16th century fresco depicting Plato, Pythagoras, and Solon. It is from the Sucevita Monastery in Moldavia, Romania.
Who do you think had the coolest name of these Pre-Socratic philosophers?
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