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Single Idea 12046

[filed under theme 1. Philosophy / C. History of Philosophy / 2. Ancient Philosophy / c. Classical philosophy ]

Full Idea

In the ancient world Plato was seen as a pivotal figure, the first philosopher who was concerned to systematize his ideas.

Gist of Idea

Plato was the first philosopher who was concerned to systematize his ideas

Source

Julia Annas (Ancient Philosophy: very short introduction [2000], Ch.6)

Book Ref

Annas,Julia: 'Ancient Philosophy: a very short introduction' [OUP 2000], p.101

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Plato was the first philosopher who was concerned to systematize his ideas [Annas]