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[from 'Timaeus' by Plato, in 27. Natural Reality / D. Time / 2. Passage of Time / a. Experience of time ]

Full Idea

Days, months, years and solstices have caused the invention of number, given us the notion of time, and caused us to inquire into the nature of the universe.

Gist of Idea

Heavenly movements gave us the idea of time, and caused us to inquire about the heavens

Source

Plato (Timaeus [c.349 BCE], 47a)

Book Reference

Plato: 'Timaeus and Critias', ed/tr. Lee,Desmond [Penguin 1971], p.65