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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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