Definition:Platonic Realism

Definition
At the heart of 's philosophy is the concept of Ideas, or Ideals, or Forms.

It is supposed that for every object there exists an ideal form of that object which is that object in perfect form.

In modern language, these would be referred to as mathematical abstractions.

Platonic realism is the idea that these abstractions actually exist in some place outside of space and time.

In particular, recognised the concept of infinity as a realisable concept.

Also known as
Platonic realism is also known as Platonism.

Also see

 * Definition:Aristotelian Philosophy