The Emergent Metaphysics In Plato S Theory Of Disorder
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The Emergent Metaphysics In Plato S Theory Of Disorder
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Author : Sarai Robin Charles
language : en
Publisher: Lexington Books
Release Date : 2006
The Emergent Metaphysics In Plato S Theory Of Disorder written by Sarai Robin Charles and has been published by Lexington Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Philosophy categories.
The Emergent Metaphysics in Plato's Theory of Disorder presents for the first time Plato's theory of disorder as it pertains to his understanding of powerful causal forces at work within and outwith the cosmos and the soul of man. Divided into two Parts and presenting passages in both Greek and English, Plato's cosmology, the Timaeus, and his chief theological work, Laws X, are discussed in detail. In the Timaeus 'Ananke' is introduced as one of two powerful primal causes, a disordering force second only to the 'Demiurgos, ' an ordering power and 'father' of the universe. Ananke is presented as being responsible for the physical chaos that existed prior to the generation of the universe, as well as for any residual disorder left within the cosmos after its formation. However, later, in Laws X Plato hypothesizes a different sort of disordering power, a destructive force active long after the cosmos has been generated, a primal 'Soul' capable of endangering not just the physical universe, but also the soul of man. What ultimately arises from the juxtaposition of these two dialogues is a dynamic theory of disorder in which an epistemology is outlined, an ontology is given and from which, it is argued, a metaphysics of disorder emerges. Charles's work is a rich addition to the study of Plato and philosophy
The Emergent Metaphysics In Plato S Theory Of Disorder As Found In The Timaeus And Laws X
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Author : S. R. Charles
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2003
The Emergent Metaphysics In Plato S Theory Of Disorder As Found In The Timaeus And Laws X written by S. R. Charles and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with categories.
This thesis is an exploration of Plato's understanding of the power of disorder as it is presented in his cosmology, The Timaeus and in his predominantly religious work, Laws X. In the former work this causal force is presented as the disordering power responsible for the physical chaos prior to the generation of the universe, as well as for any residual disorder found within the cosmos after it has been ordered and is the antithesis of 'nous' or reason. In the latter work, however, Laws X, the causal force for disorder is now understood as a disordering power capable of endangering the soul, active long after the cosmos has been generated and itself, a 'Soul'. What ultimately emerges is a dynamic theory of disorder and a metaphysics supporting that theory, weaving through, connecting across and separating apart these two works. In Part I, consisting of five chapters, I provide the Greek, an original translation and commentary on seven key passages from The Timaeus where Plato presents his ideas on disorder, both as an effect within the cosmos and as a causal power or force for disorder prior to its generation. In this regard, I look closely at Plato's use of the Greek word &V&YK~ in its role as a disordering power, but which has also been commonly understood and translated as 'necessity'. I contrast this with Plato's understanding of the role which the 'Demiurge' or the ordering power of the cosmos has played, with its faculty of ~06s or 'reason' and its access to ideal 'Forms' or 'ideas' when ordering or generating the universe. In Part 11, consisting of four chapters, Laws X is similarly presented, providing the Greek, a translation (for the most part, that of A. E. Taylor) and commentary on eight key passages. Here I investigate Plato's understanding of disorder as it pertains specifically to the 'soul' and of the soul's relation to the disordering power(s) and to 'evil'. In the final chapter a theory of disorder is proposed, in which an epistemology is outlined, an ontology is given and from which, it is argued, a metaphysics of disorder emerges.
Earth S Abominations
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Author : Daniel M. Haybron
language : en
Publisher: Rodopi
Release Date : 2002
Earth S Abominations written by Daniel M. Haybron and has been published by Rodopi this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with Good and evil categories.
This book philosophically explores a wide range of subjects relating to evil and human wickedness, including the nature of evil, explaining evil, evil and moral responsibility, and responding to evil.
Teleology In The Ancient World
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Author : Julius Rocca
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2017-10-12
Teleology In The Ancient World written by Julius Rocca and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-10-12 with History categories.
This collection provides a comprehensive examination of ancient teleological arguments from philosophical and medical perspectives.
American Book Publishing Record
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2005
American Book Publishing Record written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with American literature categories.
Forms Matter And Mind
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Author : E. N. Ostenfeld
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2012-12-06
Forms Matter And Mind written by E. N. Ostenfeld and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-12-06 with Philosophy categories.
The present work is an attempt to analyse critically Plato's views on mind and body and more particularly on the mind-body relationship within the wider setting of Plato's metaphysics. We seek to achieve this by a philosophical examination"-of the dialogues on the basis of a generally accepted order (some revision of this order is a by-product of our examination). Strictly speaking "soul" ought perhaps to be substituted for "mind" in the above. But it seems to be in terms of "mind" that modern philosophers deal with and refer to the problem that Plato tackled (mainly) in terms of psyche, and as it is part of the motivation for dealing with Plato's treatment that it is of importance for the modern debate, it has been felt necessary to stress the rough identity* of the problem in the title of the book (and in the Introduction, in the title of Part Three and a few other places). Below this superordinate level we try to keep "mind" as a translation typically of nous and "soul" as a translation of psyche.
Image And Reality In Plato S Metaphysics
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Author : Richard Patterson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1985
Image And Reality In Plato S Metaphysics written by Richard Patterson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1985 with Philosophy categories.
Pursuing The Good
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Author : Douglas Cairns
language : en
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
Release Date : 2007-11-21
Pursuing The Good written by Douglas Cairns and has been published by Edinburgh University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-11-21 with Philosophy categories.
This volume, the fourth in the Edinburgh Leventis Studies series, comprises a selection of papers from the conference held in Edinburgh March 2005 in conjunction with Professor Terry Penner's tenure of the A. G. Leventis Visiting Research Chair in Greek. It brings together contributions from leading Plato scholars from Britain, Europe and North America on a closely defined topic central to Plato's thought and to Ancient Philosophy--Plato's Form of the Good. The importance of the collection lies in the combination and presentation in one place of a range of different approaches to the good in Plato's Republic, and different solutions to the problems posed and proposed by these approaches. The two central issues, which form an underlying thread throughout the collection, are: first whether Plato's Republic is centred on what is good for individual humans, or on some quasi-moral good; and secondly, what the Form of the Good is. Pursuing the Good goes beyond recent studies in the field, and will appeal to classicists and philosophers alike. To the advanced student, it represents a wide-ranging introduction to central issues of Plato's philosophy; for the academic it will provide stimulus through antithetical and controversial solutions to questions old and new.
Unity And Development In Plato S Metaphysics
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Author : William J. Prior
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1985
Unity And Development In Plato S Metaphysics written by William J. Prior and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1985 with Philosophy categories.
An Approach To The Metaphysics Of Plato Through The Parmenides
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Author : William F. Lynch
language : en
Publisher: Praeger
Release Date : 1959
An Approach To The Metaphysics Of Plato Through The Parmenides written by William F. Lynch and has been published by Praeger this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1959 with Philosophy categories.
