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Single Idea 326

[from 'Timaeus' by Plato, in 1. Philosophy / D. Nature of Philosophy / 1. Philosophy ]

Full Idea

If, for relaxation, one gives up discussing eternal things, it is pleasant to consider likely accounts of the world of change.

Gist of Idea

For relaxation one can consider the world of change, instead of eternal things

Source

Plato (Timaeus [c.349 BCE], 59c)

Book Reference

Plato: 'Timaeus and Critias', ed/tr. Lee,Desmond [Penguin 1971], p.84


A Reaction

To understand this, examine Plato's example of the Line at 'Republic' 509d.