* The medieval mindset integrated all knowledge, contrasting modern specialization

* Cicero's "Dream of Scipio" illustrates the interconnectedness of cosmology and human purpose

* Ancient/medieval views emphasized virtue, public service, and the common good over individual advancement

* Shift in cosmological understanding (post-Enlightenment) has profoundly impacted how we view humanity and society

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