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Timaeus

Plato
Greek. Τίμαιος · 360 до н.э.
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Interesting Facts

Interesting Facts

  • The book presents one of the earliest attempts to explain the origin of the Universe and human nature from a philosophical perspective.
  • Timaeus describes the myth of Atlantis, which became the basis for many subsequent legends and studies.
  • The dialogue discusses the concept of the ideal state and its organization.
  • The book contains early ideas about geometry and mathematics, including the description of Platonic solids.
  • Timaeus introduces the concept of the 'world soul,' which connects all elements of the Universe into a unified whole.
Timaeus
Date of publication: 29 September 2024
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Author: 
Plato
Original title: Greek. Τίμαιος · 360 до н.э.
Genre: Philosophy
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