platonist

Meanings

• noun

  A person who believes in the philosophies of Plato, particularly the theory of forms or ideals.

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Variants

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Platonism , Platonisms , Platonist , Platonistic , Platonists

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Etymology

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Derived from the name of the ancient Greek philosopher Plato.

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Trivia

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1. Plato was a student of Socrates and a teacher of Aristotle.

2. Plato's most famous dialogues include 'The Republic' and 'The Symposium'.

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1. Aristotelianism: A philosophical system developed by Aristotle, which contrasted with Platonism in various ways, particularly in its rejection of the theory of forms.

2. Neoplatonism: A philosophical movement that developed in the late ancient world, which drew heavily on Platonic ideas and combined them with elements of other philosophical and religious traditions.

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Platonism had a significant influence on Western philosophy, particularly in the areas of metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, and politics. Platonists believed in the existence of eternal and perfect forms or ideas, which they believed were the true reality.

How to Memorize "platonist"

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   - Visualize a person deeply engaged in philosophical thought, with a book by Plato in their hands.

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   - Associate the word 'Platonist' with the idea of eternal and perfect forms or ideas.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Plato's Perfect People' to remember that Platonists believed in the existence of perfect forms or ideas.

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