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100	1		_aPater, Walter, _d1839-1894
245	1	0	_aPlato and Platonism
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2003
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2003-05-01
508			_aThis etext was produced by Alfred J. Drake, Ph.D.
520			_a"Plato and Platonism" by Walter Pater is a philosophical examination written in the early 20th century. The text delves into Plato's ideas, exploring the origins and implications of his thoughts on various doctrines, including motion, rest, and the nature of knowledge. Pater presents Plato not just as an original thinker but as a figure deeply rooted in the philosophical debates of his time, influenced by the legacies of earlier philosophers such as Heraclitus and Parmenides. The opening of the work introduces the idea that philosophical knowledge builds upon previous intellectual traditions rather than emerging from a void. Pater emphasizes that even Plato’s most cherished concepts are inextricably linked to earlier thinkers, reflecting a continuum of thought rather than a radical departure. The chapter discusses the doctrine of motion and its associated challenges, particularly Plato's critique of Heraclitus’ notion of perpetual flux. Pater indicates that Plato's inquiry is a search for unchanging truths amidst the chaos of human perceptions—a theme that resonates throughout the text. This introductory portion establishes the groundwork for a deeper exploration of Plato's philosophies and their relevance to contemporary thought. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aPlato
653			_aPhilosophy, Ancient
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4095
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