Lear on Why there only seven planets.

Foole: The reason why the seuen Starres are no mo then seuen, is a pretty reason.

Lear: Because they are not eight.

Foole: Yes indeed, thou would'st make a good Foole.

Notes:

Because, he foolish thinks, there are not eight.

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    Science Virtue and its Impact on History > Emphasis > Lear on Why there only seven planets.
    The philosopher Hegel thought he proved through philosophy that there were only seven planets, Shakespeare's King Lear things the same, and thus would make a very good fool.
    Folksonomies: philosophy empiricism
    Folksonomies: philosophy empiricism