I agree. You can't take something from 1800's as gospel, like that was the final word and we shall not progress. Just saying, shouldn't ignore it either. It i

I agree. You can't take something from 1800's as gospel, like that was the final word and we shall not progress. Just saying, shouldn't ignore it either. It is ok to study Plato or Leibniz, and realize it is historical background, and might spur new thoughts. We don't worship Plato as if that was the end of all thought. But lets not forget it, ignore it like it didn't happen, like all ideas today are new.