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Plato
Classical philosopher whose theory of Forms is compared to Descartes' innate ideas.
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Also known as Plato
First appearance: meditations on the first philosophy in which the existence of god and the immortality of the soul are demonstrated
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Referenced as a classical philosopher whose ideas are contrasted with Descartes' new method.
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With Narrator (professional): The narrator examines and critiques Plato's philosophical concepts and dialogues. In Discourse on the Method of Rightly Conducting One’s Reason and of Seeking Truth in the Sciences:…
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