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Philosophers and thinkers emerged to ponder the mysteries of existence and morality from "summary" of The Complete Story of Civilization by Will Durant
In the ancient world, as civilization began to flourish and societies developed intricate structures, questions about the nature of existence and the principles governing human behavior started to arise. It was during this time that individuals who we now refer to as philosophers and thinkers stepped forward to contemplate these perplexing mysteries. These philosophers were not content with accepting the world as it appeared on the surface; they delved deeper, seeking to understand the underlying truths that governed the universe. They pondered over the concepts of reality, knowledge, and ethics, attempting to unravel the complexities that surrounded these fundamental aspects of human existence. One of the central themes that occupied the minds of these philosophers was the nature of reality. They questioned the very essence of existence, pondering whether the world around them was as it seemed or if there was a deeper, more profound reality that lay b...
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