Heretics · Character
Plato
Ancient Greek philosopher whose ideas are referenced in philosophical arguments.
minor
First appearance: heretics
Plato's tie to Mr. H. G. Wells is one of the pressures that moves Heretics—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
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With Mr. H. G. Wells (rivalry): Wells is contrasted with Plato to highlight the difference between modern utopianism and classical philosophy. With Mr. H. G. Wells (rivalry): Wells is contrasted with Plato to highlight…
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- Critics of Culture
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rivalry · negative
Wells is contrasted with Plato to highlight the difference between modern utopianism and… How this plays out →
- Mr. H. G. Wells
rivalry · negative
Wells is contrasted with Plato to highlight the difference between modern utopianism and… How this plays out →
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