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Post by Christopher Martin on Oct 14, 2016 1:22:30 GMT
Pliny suggests that god exists in Book II, and even takes the time to comment on those who believe on multiple gods, and/or those who would attribute the existence of a god each to feelings, foods, etc. What does he say about God/gods, and why do you think he says this?
Also, I'm curious if you noticed how often Pliny cites sources . . . why do you think he does this?
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artsykat
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Post by artsykat on Oct 15, 2016 2:00:28 GMT
He seems to say that one who tries to understand "god" is weakness, and seems to take the same stance as Plato about the matter. He says that one who thinks that their are mutable gods each specializing in a certain virtue or vice is even more wrong. As to why he says this, perhaps it has to do with trying to expose the wrong that the Romans have fallen in? That what they believe in doesn't make sense, or is flawed.
I did notice that, he mentions quite a few familiar names, like Homer and Virgil. I'm not sure as to the why, to give show his option on the matter versus theirs? Or to give credit to them for facts that they discovered.
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