Combining Philosophers
Ideas for Hermarchus, R.B. Braithwaite and Plato
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8 ideas
26. Natural Theory / A. Speculations on Nature / 1. Nature
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The creator of the cosmos had no envy, and so wanted things to be as like himself as possible [Plato]
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Full Idea:
This changing cosmos was made because its maker is good, and therefore lacks envy; he therefore wished all things to be as like himself as possible.
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From:
Plato (Timaeus [c.349 BCE], 29e)
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311
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The cosmos must be unique, because it resembles the creator, who is unique [Plato]
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Full Idea:
So that our universe can resemble the perfect living creature in being unique, the universe was, is and will continue to be its maker's only creation.
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From:
Plato (Timaeus [c.349 BCE], 31c)
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26. Natural Theory / A. Speculations on Nature / 2. Natural Purpose / a. Final purpose
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Creation is not for you; you exist for the sake of creation [Plato]
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Full Idea:
Creation is not for your benefit; you exist for the sake of the universe.
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From:
Plato (The Laws [c.348 BCE], 903c)
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26. Natural Theory / A. Speculations on Nature / 6. Early Matter Theories / d. The unlimited
225
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The unlimited has no shape and is endless [Plato]
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Full Idea:
The unlimited partakes neither of the round nor of the straight, because it has no ends nor edges.
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From:
Plato (Parmenides [c.364 BCE], 137e)
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26. Natural Theory / A. Speculations on Nature / 6. Early Matter Theories / e. The One
233
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Some things do not partake of the One [Plato]
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Full Idea:
The others cannot partake of the one in any way; they can neither partake of it nor of the whole.
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From:
Plato (Parmenides [c.364 BCE], 159d)
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A reaction:
Compare Idea 231
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The only movement possible for the One is in space or in alteration [Plato]
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Full Idea:
If the One moves it either moves spatially or it is altered, since these are the only motions.
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From:
Plato (Parmenides [c.364 BCE], 138b)
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231
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Everything partakes of the One in some way [Plato]
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Full Idea:
The others are not altogether deprived of the one, for they partake of it in some way.
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From:
Plato (Parmenides [c.364 BCE], 157c)
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A reaction:
Compare Idea 233.
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26. Natural Theory / A. Speculations on Nature / 6. Early Matter Theories / g. Atomism
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We must consider the four basic shapes as too small to see, only becoming visible in large numbers [Plato]
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Full Idea:
We must think of the individual units of all four basic shapes as being far too small to be visible, and only becoming visible when massed together in large numbers.
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From:
Plato (Timaeus [c.349 BCE], 56c)
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