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Single Idea 2062

[filed under theme 26. Natural Theory / A. Speculations on Nature / 6. Early Matter Theories / e. The One ]

Full Idea

If the One moves it either moves spatially or it is altered, since these are the only motions.

Gist of Idea

The only movement possible for the One is in space or in alteration

Source

Plato (Parmenides [c.364 BCE], 138b)

Book Ref

Plato: 'Complete Works', ed/tr. Cooper,John M. [Hackett 1997], p.372