Exploring Platonism explores different aspects of Platonism, the dominant philosophical tradition in the West until the nineteenth century.
However, contemporary Platonic studies reject a distinct philosophical position called “Platonism.” The idea that Plato had a philosophical "system" is frowned upon in English-speaking academic circles, but it has prevailed among self-identified Platonists for nearly 800 years.Exploring Platonism explores various aspects of Platonism, the dominant philosophical tradition in the West until the nineteenth century. Contemporary Platonist studies, however, reject a distinct philosophical position called “Platonism.” The idea that Plato had a philosophical "system" is frowned upon in English-speaking academic circles, but it has prevailed among self-identified Platonists for nearly 800 years.
