# Socrates — A Pluralistic Universe character guide

> Socrates in A Pluralistic Universe by William James.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Socrates

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

## Who they are

Ancient Greek philosopher, used as an example in philosophical discussion.

## In the story

### [Lecture V: The Compounding of Consciousness](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_pluralistic_universe_se/chapters/lecture-v-the-compounding-of-consciousness)

James credits Socrates with beginning the intellectualist tradition by teaching that reality consists of essences known through definitions.

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

Used as an example in the analysis of thought: 'Socrates is mortal' illustrates the forward movement of meaning in a proposition.

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