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Astonishment is the root of philosophy.
Paul Tillich
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— Paul Tillich

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Paul Tillich was a Theologian from Germany (1886–1965).

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Who said "Astonishment is the root of philosophy."?
This quote is attributed to Paul Tillich, a Theologian from Germany.
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Paul Tillich lived from 1886 – 1965.