Timaeus

Timaeus

Plato's Timaeus is a philosophical dialogue that explores the nature of the physical world. It is one of the most influential works of early Greek philosophy, and has been highly influential in Western thought. Through the conversation between Socrates and various interlocutors, Plato considers the origin and structure of the universe, the creation of the first humans, and the nature of the soul. Timaeus is notable for its discussion of the four elements, which form the basis of the physical world, and its consideration of the relationship between the physical and the divine. Through its examination of metaphysical questions, Timaeus has remained a highly influential work in Western philosophy and science. This new edition is based on the 1892 translation by Benjamin Jowett (1817-1893) of Plato's classic work. This is a reading edition and does not include the scholarly Stephanus numberings. Plato (428-348 BCE) was a renowned philosopher, mathematician, and writer of Ancient Greece. He is widely considered to be one of the most influential thinkers in the history of Western philosophy, and his works have been studied for over two millennia. Plato's writings explored topics such as justice, beauty, and virtue, and he is credited with founding the Academy of Athens, the first institution of higher learning in the Western world. He is best known for his dialogues, which featured characters such as Socrates and discussed subjects such as metaphysics and ethics. Plato's writings have had a profound impact on Western thought, and his ideas are still debated and discussed today. He was a student of Socrates, and his works were largely shaped by Socrates' teachings. Plato's legacy lives on in the form of his works, which continue to inspire and influence scholars and thinkers across the world.