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Single Idea 17

[from 'The Republic' by Plato, in 8. Modes of Existence / D. Universals / 6. Platonic Forms / b. Partaking ]

Full Idea

We always postulate a single form for each set of particular things, to which we apply the same name.

Gist of Idea

A Form applies to a set of particular things with the same name

Source

Plato (The Republic [c.374 BCE], 596a)

Book Reference

Plato: 'Republic', ed/tr. Waterfield,Robin [OUP 1993], p.345