Τίμαιος, Τόμος Β by Plato

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Author Plato, 428? BCE-348? BCE
Translator Gratsiatos, Paulos
Title Τίμαιος, Τόμος Β
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Summary "Τίμαιος, Τόμος Β" by Plato is a philosophical dialogue written in the early 4th century BC. This work delves into the nature of the physical world, offering insights into the cosmos, the elements, and their interactions. It discusses foundational ideas such as the four classical elements and their transformation, making it an important text in the study of ancient philosophy and science. The opening of "Τίμαιος, Τόμος Β" introduces the central theme concerning the creation of the world. Plato explains the existence of three entities prior to the formation of the cosmos: being, space, and genesis. He elaborates on how, before order was imposed, the elements were chaotic and disorganized. This section sets the stage for further exploration of how the divine crafts the universe from these primal elements, establishing an orderly cosmos from the initial state of confusion. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Greek
LoC Class B: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion
LoC Class PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature
Subject Cosmology -- Early works to 1800
Category Text
EBook-No. 36049
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 7, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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