The Timaeus

The Timaeus, by Plato, is a philosophical dialogue exploring the nature of the universe. It presents a story where a divine craftsman, like a skilled artist, creates the cosmos with purpose and order. The universe is seen as a living, intelligent being made from a mix of eternal principles and elements, continuously governed by mathematical ratios and harmony. The Timaeus emphasizes that the cosmos is a purposeful, well-structured creation, reflecting divine intelligence, and that everything in it functions in harmony to maintain balance and order.