# Plato — A Pluralistic Universe character guide

> Plato in A Pluralistic Universe by William James.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Plato

**First appearance:** 0000-lecture-i-the-types-of-philosophic-thinking

## Who they are

Ancient Greek philosopher, foundational figure in idealist tradition.

## In the story

### [Lecture VII: The Continuity of Experience](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_pluralistic_universe_se/chapters/lecture-vii-the-continuity-of-experience)

Mentioned alongside Aristotle as part of the traditional Oxford devotion that James contrasts with Bergson's sensationalism.

### [Lecture VIII: Conclusions](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_pluralistic_universe_se/chapters/lecture-viii-conclusions)

James suggests that the Oxford brand of transcendentalism is too confined to thin logical considerations, partly due to the influence of Plato and Aristotle.

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