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Plato
Ancient Greek philosopher, foundational figure in idealist tradition.
minor
Also known as Plato
First appearance: lecture i the types of philosophic thinking
Plato shows up with force in Lecture VII: The Continuity of Experience. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Mentioned alongside Aristotle as part of the traditional Oxford devotion that James contrasts with Bergson's sensationalism.
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In Lecture VII: The Continuity of Experience: Mentioned alongside Aristotle as part of the traditional Oxford devotion that James contrasts with Bergson's sensationalism. Later, in Lecture VIII: Conclusions: James…
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