Single Idea 310

[catalogued under 26. Natural Theory / A. Speculations on Nature / 1. Nature]

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.

Gist of Idea

The creator of the cosmos had no envy, and so wanted things to be as like himself as possible

Source

Plato (Timaeus [c.362 BCE], 29e)

Book Reference

Plato: 'Timaeus and Critias', ed/tr. Lee,Desmond [Penguin 1971], p.42