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Single Idea 312

[filed under theme 27. Natural Reality / D. Time / 3. Parts of Time / a. Beginning of time ]

Full Idea

Time came into being with the heavens, so that they should be dissolved together if ever they are dissolved.

Gist of Idea

Time came into existence with the heavens, so that there will be a time when they can be dissolved

Source

Plato (Timaeus [c.349 BCE], 38c)

Book Ref

Plato: 'Timaeus and Critias', ed/tr. Lee,Desmond [Penguin 1971], p.52