Platonism and Its Influence - Alfred Edward Taylor - Bog

""Platonism and Its Influence"" is a book written by Alfred Edward Taylor that explores the philosophy of Plato and its impact on Western thought. The book is divided into three parts, with the first part providing an introduction to Plato's philosophy and its historical context. The second part delves deeper into Plato's ideas, including his theory of Forms, his views on ethics and politics, and his concept of the soul. The third part of the book examines the influence of Platonism on later philosophers, including Aristotle, Augustine, and Descartes. Taylor also discusses the role of Platonism in shaping Christian theology and Renaissance humanism. This book is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of philosophy and the development of Western thought.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.