Timaeus

Timaeus is a dialogue written by the ancient Greek philosopher Plato, featuring discussions about the nature of the physical world and the cosmos. In it, Timaeus, a Pythagorean philosopher, presents a cosmological model explaining the creation of the universe. He describes how a divine craftsman (the Demiurge) shapes the universe using eternal Forms, aiming to create order and beauty from chaos. The dialogue explores themes of metaphysics, the relationship between the physical and the ideal, and the nature of reality itself. Timaeus is significant for its influence on philosophy, science, and the development of Western thought.