Thomas Taylor, the Platonist

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The writings of Thomas Taylor, an influential eighteenth-century English Platonist, are presented in this volume, highlighting his contributions, including the first complete translations of Plato and Aristotle into English. Taylor viewed Platonism as a continuous philosophical tradition, tracing its roots from Socrates and Plato through various historical periods, including the School of Alexandria and the Renaissance. The book also features insights from Kathleen Raine, a noted poet, and George Mills Harper, a professor of English, enriching the understanding of this philosophical legacy.