Plato's Cosmology: The Timaeus of Plato Translated with a Running Commentary - Hardcover

by Francis MacDonald Cornford (Author)

Plato's Cosmology: The Timaeus of Plato is a book that presents a translation of the Timaeus dialogue by Plato, along with a detailed commentary by Francis MacDonald Cornford. The Timaeus is one of Plato's most famous and influential works, and it deals with the creation of the universe and the nature of the cosmos. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the philosophical and scientific ideas presented in the dialogue, including the concept of the Demiurge, the nature of matter and form, and the role of the soul in the universe. The commentary by Cornford provides a wealth of historical and philosophical context, as well as detailed explanations of the key concepts and arguments. The book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of philosophy, cosmology, and the ancient Greek worldview.1937. The commentary in this text is designed to guide the reader through a long and intricate argument and to explain what must remain obscure in the most faithful translation; for the Timaeus covers an immense field at the cost of compressing the thought into the smallest space. Only with some such aid can students of theology and philosophy have access to a document that has deeply influenced mediaeval and modern speculation. Contents: The Timaeus; The Discourse of Timaeus; What Comes About of Necessity; The Cooperation of Reason and Necessity.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.