The Structure of Platonism and the Dogma of the Trinity: Some General Considerations

WILLIAM H. MARSHNER

FAITH AND REASON
Vol. XI, Nos. 3, 4
1985
Christendom College

For centuries the philosophy of Plato has deeply attracted religious thinkers. William H. Marshner offers here a fine analysis of the structure of Platonic thought. Mr. Marshner probes the difficulties raised by the Platonic doctrine of participation and Oneness when applied to the relations existing between Father, Son and Holy Spirit in the Trinitarian dogma.
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