Q0435
“Wonder is very much the mark of a philosopher.” — Plato (Theaetetus 155d)
Verified English quotation. Primary source: Theaetetus 155d. Theme: philosophy.
English
Wonder is very much the mark of a philosopher.
Source and attribution
The archive attributes this English wording to Theaetetus 155d and files it under Platonism. That locator distinguishes the passage from loose internet attributions: readers can return to the named work or section to check translation, surrounding argument, and edition-specific wording.
About Plato
Plato (c. 428/427–348/347 BCE) was an Athenian of high birth, a devoted associate of Socrates, and the founder of the Academy.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the source of the quotation “Wonder is very much the mark of a…”?
The passage is attributed to Plato, Theaetetus 155d. The archive attributes this English wording to Theaetetus 155d and files it under Platonism. That locator distinguishes the passage from loose internet attributions: readers can return to the named work or section to check translation, surrounding argument, and edition-specific wording.
What does Plato mean by philosophy?
This passage is indexed under . Those labels identify the concepts it can illuminate; they do not replace the argument surrounding it in Theaetetus 155d.