eidos

Examples

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• The philosopher explained that the term eidos refers to the ideal form or essence of a concept.

• The appearing eidos was lowered in status to falsity; only the idea of the thing retained truth.

  Academic text (1995)

• Back in 2010, Crystal Dynamics, Square Enix, and Eidos developed a new take on the Lara Croft franchise.

  Blog text (26)

• In that dialogue, Socrates tells the eponymous hero not to concern himself with such substances, since it would be indecent if they had a corresponding form (eidos), a concept that would allow them to be discussed.

  Academic text (2005)

• In Plato's theory, an eidos represents the perfect type of an object, serving as a model for all instances.

• Understanding the eidos of beauty helps art students grasp the philosophical underpinnings of their work.

Synonyms

E

essence

vseidos

441 4.8

The central idea or most important part of something

takes a more philosophical perfect form view rather than simply central quality

E

essence of

vseidos

122 4.5

The most important part that makes something what it is

is focused on a philosophical perfect form rather than general fundamental quality

Q

quintessence

vseidos

• Formal

3 9.5

The best example of a quality or type

is about the abstract ideal or perfect type rather than a single example

E

esse

vseidos

• Formal

1 9.9

The basic fact of being that shows what something is

highlights an abstract perfect form rather than the simple fact of existence

I

ideality

vseidos

9.9

A state of being perfect or the best possible

is the abstract philosophical perfect form rather than simply a perfect state

O

ousia

vseidos

• Specialized

9.9

The basic nature that makes something what it is

emphasizes the abstract ideal form rather than underlying substance or being

How Ideal

eidos

• Formal

9.9

ideal

203 4.2

archetype

25 7.4

model

• Specialized

905 3.9

example

∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

Etymology