Platonism and naturalism : the possibility of philosophy /

Gerson, Lloyd P.,

Platonism and naturalism : the possibility of philosophy / Lloyd P. Gerson. - Ithaca : Cornell University Press, (c)2020. - 1 online resource (viii, 301 pages)

Includes bibliographies and index.

Platonism vs. naturalism -- Plato's critique of naturalism -- Plato on being and knowing -- The idea of the good in the Platonic system -- The idea of the good in the Platonic system -- Aristotle the Platonist -- Plotinus the Platonist -- Proclus and trouble in paradise -- Concluding reflections.

"An account of the central tradition in the history of philosophy, Platonism, along with the class of philosophical positions collectively known as Naturalism and the 'anti-Platonism' of Naturalism both in antiquity and in contemporary philosophy"--



9781501747274 9781501747267

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Plato--Influence.


Philosophy-Ancient
Platonists.
Naturalism.


Electronic Books.

B395 / .P538 2020