Timaeus
Timaeus
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2000
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Book • Nonfiction
Athens, Greece • Classical Period
2000
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Timaeus, Plato presents a philosophical dialogue exploring the nature and origins of the universe. The text involves Timaeus, Socrates, and others discussing cosmology, creation, and the physical world's design by a divine craftsman. Through examples of mathematics and metaphysics, the dialogue examines how the cosmos reflects order and purpose.
Informative
Contemplative
Fantastical
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Timaeus by Plato is both celebrated and critiqued for its rich philosophical discourse on the universe, nature, and humanity. Praised for its visionary ideas and intricate cosmology, the dialogue engages deeply with metaphysical themes. However, some readers find its abstract and speculative nature challenging to penetrate, requiring patience and a keen interest in philosophy.
Who Should Read Timaeus?
A reader who enjoys Timaeus by Plato likely appreciates classical philosophy, cosmology, and metaphysics. This audience may also enjoy The Republic by Plato and The Metaphysics by Aristotle for similar explorations of philosophical concepts.
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Book • Nonfiction
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2000
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