The Problems of Philosophy · Character
Socrates
Classical Greek philosopher referenced in discussions of universals.
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First appearance: ix the world of universals
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In On Intuitive Knowledge: Invoked as an insistent questioner who drives reasoning back to self-evident principles. Later, in XIII: Knowledge, Error, and Probable Opinion: Used as an example in a syllogism about valid…
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