A Pluralistic Universe · Character
Socrates
Ancient Greek philosopher, used as an example in philosophical discussion.
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Also known as Socrates
First appearance: lecture i the types of philosophic thinking
Socrates shows up with force in Lecture V: The Compounding of Consciousness. The page is where that presence becomes real.
James credits Socrates with beginning the intellectualist tradition by teaching that reality consists of essences known through definitions.
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In Lecture V: The Compounding of Consciousness: James credits Socrates with beginning the intellectualist tradition by teaching that reality consists of essences known through definitions. Later, in Lecture VII: The…
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