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| The word "philosophy" comes from the Greek φιλοσοφία (philosophia) which literally means 'love of wisdom'. |
For a small measure of the powerful, enduring and all-pervasive influence of ancient Greek philosophy, try taking a peek inside the front and back covers ofBettany Hughes’ new book The Hemlock Cup, a biography of Socrates. It bears quotes from an array of famous figures in the spheres of politics, business, art and technology throughout the ages all professing their gratitude and admiration for the greatest ancient Greek thinker of them all.