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Title: Timaeus
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timaeus_(dialogue)
Credits: Sue Asscher and David Widger
Summary: "Timaeus" by Plato is a philosophical dialogue most likely written in the 4th century BC. It is a foundational text of Western philosophy, exploring themes of cosmology, metaphysics, and the nature of the universe. Within the dialogue, the character Timaeus presents theories about the creation of the world, the nature of its elements, and the role of the divine craftsman in shaping reality. The opening of "Timaeus" sets the stage for a complex exploration of these philosophical concepts. It begins with Socrates’ reflections on the ideal state of humanity and ultimately leads to Timaeus giving a detailed account of the universe's creation, discussing topics such as the nature of being, the elements of the cosmos, and the divine order behind them. The discussion is interspersed with references to ancient myths, specifically the tale of Atlantis as recounted by Critias, which adds a historical and narrative layer to the philosophical discourse. The introduction also highlights the mixed blend of science and spirituality, as Plato navigates through obscure notions and celestial formations, asserting that understanding the cosmos requires both reason and an acknowledgment of its underlying divine harmony. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 54.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Plato, 428? BCE-348? BCE
Translator: Jowett, Benjamin, 1817-1893
EBook No.: 1572
Published: Dec 1, 1998
Downloads: 1885
Language: English
Subject: Classical literature
Subject: Cosmology -- Early works to 1800
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Timaeus
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timaeus_(dialogue)
Credits: Sue Asscher and David Widger
Summary: "Timaeus" by Plato is a philosophical dialogue most likely written in the 4th century BC. It is a foundational text of Western philosophy, exploring themes of cosmology, metaphysics, and the nature of the universe. Within the dialogue, the character Timaeus presents theories about the creation of the world, the nature of its elements, and the role of the divine craftsman in shaping reality. The opening of "Timaeus" sets the stage for a complex exploration of these philosophical concepts. It begins with Socrates’ reflections on the ideal state of humanity and ultimately leads to Timaeus giving a detailed account of the universe's creation, discussing topics such as the nature of being, the elements of the cosmos, and the divine order behind them. The discussion is interspersed with references to ancient myths, specifically the tale of Atlantis as recounted by Critias, which adds a historical and narrative layer to the philosophical discourse. The introduction also highlights the mixed blend of science and spirituality, as Plato navigates through obscure notions and celestial formations, asserting that understanding the cosmos requires both reason and an acknowledgment of its underlying divine harmony. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 54.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Plato, 428? BCE-348? BCE
Translator: Jowett, Benjamin, 1817-1893
EBook No.: 1572
Published: Dec 1, 1998
Downloads: 1885
Language: English
Subject: Classical literature
Subject: Cosmology -- Early works to 1800
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.