Rejection Of Platonic Ideal Forms, Aristotelian Essences, and Divine Revelation

This forum will collect discussions of Epicurus' rejection of the use of various arguments associated mainly with Pythagorus and Plato (geometry and mathematical and "ideal forms") or Aristotle (essences) as the basis of an ordered universe created by a supernatural force.

    2. The Deep-Set Boundary Stone - Epicurus vs. Geometry In Ethics - Discussion 2

      • Cassius
      • January 21, 2025 at 6:19 PM
      • Cassius
      • January 30, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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      January 30, 2025 at 2:15 PM

    2. Key Citations - Rejection of Platonic Idealism And Aristotelian Essences

      • Cassius
      • October 4, 2023 at 7:49 PM
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      • October 4, 2023 at 7:49 PM
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    2. Would Epicurus approve of Biblical or Quranic studies in order to confident in disproving it? 3

      • wbernys
      • January 22, 2026 at 3:24 PM
      • wbernys
      • January 24, 2026 at 11:59 AM
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      January 24, 2026 at 11:59 AM

    2. Article: "Epicurean Induction and Atomism In Mathematics" - Michael Aristidou (2023)

      • Cassius
      • August 15, 2025 at 7:19 AM
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      • August 15, 2025 at 7:19 AM
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    2. Sedley Article: Epicurus And The Mathematicians of Cyzicus -1976 ( On The Issue of Epicurus vs Geometry) 1

      • Cassius
      • June 15, 2022 at 10:25 AM
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