The Everlasting Man · Character
Plato
Greek philosopher, discussed in relation to ideal forms and pagan thought.
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First appearance: vi the demons and the philosophers
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Referenced as a philosopher whose ideas about the soul and the divine are contrasted with Christian revelation.
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- Rivalry
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- Historical and Philosophical Figures
- Protagonist
- Religious Founders and Narrator
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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Plato appears across 5 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- The Everlasting Man
- Part I: On the Creature Called Man
- Man and Mythologies
- The God in the Cave
- Conclusion
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