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Single Idea 16715

[filed under theme 1. Philosophy / C. History of Philosophy / 3. Earlier European Philosophy / d. Renaissance philosophy ]

Full Idea

In certain limited circles in Italy, Plato made an impact in the fifteenth century, but his influence never came close to challenging Aristotle's.

Gist of Idea

Plato only made an impact locally in 15th century Italy

Source

Robert Pasnau (Metaphysical Themes 1274-1671 [2011], 20.2)

Book Ref

Pasnau,Robert: 'Metaphysical Themes 1274-1671' [OUP 2011], p.442

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The 3 ideas with the same theme [philosophy 1471 to 1600]:

16605

After c.1450 all of Plato was available. Before that, only the first half of 'Timaeus' was known [Pasnau]

16607

Renaissance Platonism is peripheral [Pasnau]

16715

Plato only made an impact locally in 15th century Italy [Pasnau]