The Ancient Texts That Teach You to Be Human
First publishedJul 16, 18:59 UTC
Last updatedJul 17, 11:23 UTC · 1m ago
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A classics professor named Carol Wight met a mechanic reading Thucydides in 1925.
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In 1925, a classics professor named Carol Wight met a mechanic. The mechanic was reading an ancient historian named Thucydides. He read Thucydides because it makes him think.
Why it matters
This story shows how ancient texts can be important for people today.
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- Who was reading Thucydides?
- A mechanic.
- Why was the mechanic reading Thucydides?
- Because it makes him think.
- Who is Thucydides?
- An ancient historian.
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The story is framed as a personal encounter between a professor and a mechanic, highlighting the importance of ancient texts in everyday life.
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