Quotation by

Plato

Philosophy is the highest music.

Music

Understanding this quote AI Analysis

Plato is comparing philosophy to music, suggesting that philosophy represents the most refined and harmonious form of intellectual art. He implies that just as music appeals to the soul through sound, philosophy appeals to the mind through reason and wisdom.

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