Civilizations and Philosophy – Will Durant Quote

„So I should say that civilizations begin with religion and stoicism: they end with scepticism and unbelief, and the undisciplined pursuit of individual pleasure. A civilization is born stoic and dies epicurean.“

Will DurantWill Durant describes the cycle of civilizations: beginning with religion and stoicism, ending with skepticism and individual pleasure.
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William James "Will" Durant was an American philosopher and writer.

This quote reflects the cyclical development of civilizations in the context of religion, philosophy, and societal values.


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Will Durant quote about civilizations, religion, stoicism, scepticism, and individual pleasure

William James "Will" Durant was an American philosopher and writer known for his works on the history of philosophy and culture. He made complex philosophical ideas accessible to a wide audience and played a significant role in popularizing philosophical topics. Durant left a lasting impact on the humanities through his influential writings.

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