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Originally Posted by bloke next door
Beyond his time. Is that like saying it is hard to believe that people of the past had no idea what it meant to be humane or civilised. Maybe it refers to the idea that today we are so right in who we are. Most probably I am just picking on a cliche because I don't quite get it, as a term.
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When I said that I thought that Plato was wise beyond his time, I meant that I believe that he was thinking about and expressing ideas that were profound and enlightened compared to his contemporaries (for the most part at least).
I meant it as a compliment to Plato. I cound not see why Plato was referred to as a Stooge.
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