Flow and flux in plato's philosophy
Auteur :
Mason, Andrew J.
Éditeur :
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN :
9780367873189
Date de publication :
12 déc. 2019
Dimensions :
23,4 x 15,6 cm
Poids :
420 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
This study argues that traditional approaches to Plato's thought, which centre on Forms and their opposition to sensible flux, leave something essential out of account. There is in Plato a notion of ‘flow’ which is distinct from material ‘flux’. It applies both to souls and concrete sensible things (including the cosmos), is compatible with rath