Tertius advantage stems from dualism, not necessarily from hostility

Evidence

An ascetic morality was the natural consequence of this dualism. Christianity adopted this doctrine in part, but never wholly. — Bertrand Russell, History of Western Philosophy, 611 (#expands, via linked claim)

Categorization

  • XREF: connects to: Platonic dualism naturally generated an ascetic morality that Christianity partially adopted — Bertrand Russell, History of Western Philosophy, 611

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