Democritus Platonissans by Henry More
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"Democritus Platonissans" by Henry More is a philosophical poem written in the mid-17th century. This work delves into themes of infinity, the nature of the universe, and the relationship between spirit and matter, blending elements of neo-Platonism and early modern scientific thought. More's explorations challenge traditional perceptions, inviting readers to consider a universe filled with infinite worlds and divine presence. The opening of "Democritus Platonissans" presents More addressing the reader directly, inviting
them to contemplate the audacious concept of an infinite number of worlds. He acknowledges the potential shock of such an idea, especially to those deeply entrenched in conventional philosophical thought. More examines the contradictions and challenges posed by the idea of infinity, indicating a shift from his previous stances on the world's finiteness. In this introduction, he sets the stage for a thorough exploration of Time and Space, encouraging intellectual openness to new possibilities and idea integrations inspired by both ancient and contemporary thinkers, particularly emphasizing the works of Descartes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | More, Henry, 1614-1687 |
|---|---|
| Editor | Stanwood, P. G., 1933- |
| LoC No. | 68006609 |
| Title | Democritus Platonissans |
| Credits |
Produced by Louise Hope, Chris Curnow, Joseph Cooper and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 65.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Platonists -- Poetry |
| Subject | Philosophy -- Poetry |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 30327 |
| Release Date | Oct 25, 2009 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 495 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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