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100 1 _aMore, Henry,
_d1614-1687
245 1 0 _aDemocritus Platonissans
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2009
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2009-10-25
508 _aProduced by Louise Hope, Chris Curnow, Joseph Cooper and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Democritus Platonissans" by Henry More is a philosophical poem written in the mid-17th century. This work delves into themes of infinity, the nature of the universe, and the relationship between spirit and matter, blending elements of neo-Platonism and early modern scientific thought. More's explorations challenge traditional perceptions, inviting readers to consider a universe filled with infinite worlds and divine presence. The opening of "Democritus Platonissans" presents More addressing the reader directly, inviting them to contemplate the audacious concept of an infinite number of worlds. He acknowledges the potential shock of such an idea, especially to those deeply entrenched in conventional philosophical thought. More examines the contradictions and challenges posed by the idea of infinity, indicating a shift from his previous stances on the world's finiteness. In this introduction, he sets the stage for a thorough exploration of Time and Space, encouraging intellectual openness to new possibilities and idea integrations inspired by both ancient and contemporary thinkers, particularly emphasizing the works of Descartes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPlatonists -- Poetry
653 _aPhilosophy -- Poetry
700 1 _aStanwood, P. G.,
_d1933-
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30327
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