Motif
Imitative image removed from truth
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A motif of the Sacred Knowledge and Wisdom family, within the sub-family Cosmos and Cosmology. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.
1 occurrences
1 traditions
greek
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The Republic The Republic / THE REPUBLIC / INTRODUCTION AND ANALYSIS.; lines 5483-5539 confidence: high
The argument introduces universals for beds and tables, a maker of all works, and a mirror that catches reflections of the sun, earth, or anything else only in appearance.
The mirror, painter, and poet are repeatedly described as producing appearances or imitations rather than realities.
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