The Platonic Conception of Immortality and its Connexion with the Theory of Ideas

Originally published in 1904, this book examines the connection between Plato's Theory of Ideas and the Theory of the Immortality of the Soul.

R. K. Gaye (Author)

9781107688315, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 6 March 2014

270 pages
19.8 x 12.9 x 1.4 cm, 0.27 kg

Originally published in 1904, this book examines the connection between two of Plato's most famous theories, the Theory of Ideas and the Theory of the Immortality of the Soul, and assesses the development of Plato's thinking concerning the nature of the soul and its connection to the body. Gaye looks at pre-Platonic views on immortality and the place of immortality in Plato's overall philosophical structure. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Platonic philosophy.

Preface
Introduction
1. Pre-Platonic views of immortality
2. The Symposium
3. The Phaedrus
4. The Republic
5. The Phaedo
6. Immortality and the earlier theory of ideas
7. Changes in Plato's doctrine
8. The Timaeus
9. The Laws
10. Immortality and the later Platonism
11. The degeneration of souls
12. The place of immortality in Plato's philosophy
Conclusion.

Subject Areas: Western philosophy: Ancient, to c 500 [HPCA]