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PLATO’S ALLEGORY OF THE CAVE AND MORE
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This 15 page paper gives an in depth analysis of Plato's Allegory of the Cave, including symbolism and theme. Aristotle's philosophy on knowledeg and reason are contrasted and compared with Plato. Other philosophical questions pertaining to Aquinas' ideas of faith anre reason, Descarte's philosophy of doubt, and Aristotle's defense of incontinence are exampled, cited, quoted from texts. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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PLATO’S ALLEGORY OF THE CAVE: MEANING AND CRITICAL ANALYSIS
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This 10 page paper explains Plato's Allegory of the Cave in detail. Specific symbols are discussed and supporting quotes are given from the text. Allegories, metaphors, and philosophies are offered as well. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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PLATO’S ARGUMENTS AND ARISTOTLE’S ALTERNATIVES
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This 8 page paper discusses the difference between the philosophies of Plato and Aristotle, and answers the question of Platonic ideas. Quotes cited from many sources. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Plato’s Arguments in “Meno”
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This 8 page report discusses Plato’s “Meno” and the issues it presents in terms of virtue and knowledge. In “Meno,” Plato considers the definition of knowledge as recollection or invention. It also addresses how knowledge and wisdom is recognized by the soul and makes the point that all is already. Only the mind rediscovers ‘news’ while truth simply is. Such a description may also be applied to the understanding of what virtue is, other than the fact that virtue is. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Plato’s Cave and Sartre
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A 3 page paper which examines the Allegory of the Cave by Plato and works by Sartre as they relate to inspiration for searching out one’s identity. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Plato’s Concept of Justice and his Theory of Forms
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An 8 page paper which examines the way Plato presented his concept of justice, through his theory of forms, developed in the works “The Republic” and “Crito.” In addition to analysis, strengths and weaknesses of Plato’s theory are also presented. No additional sources are used.
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Plato’s Format of Dialogue
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This 5 page report discusses how Plato kept the thinking of Socrates alive through the many imaginary conversations which present and recount Socrates’ thought and opinions. Socrates did not give formal instruction in the typical fashion of other philosophers of his time. His method of educating was to involve others in conversation, seeking, chiefly by questions, to induce his contemporaries, and especially the young men, to think clearly and to act reasonably. The paper addresses what Socrates thought his role was as a philosopher and the correct objective of philosophy. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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PLATO’S FORMS
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This 4 page paper gives an overview of the various Forms which Plato believes lies at the foundation of all knoweldge. Examples given. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Plato’s Gorgias: Socrates and Understanding the Concept of Human Nature in Order to Live a Good Life
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This is a 4 page paper discussing Socrates’ dialogues within Plato’s Gorgias in showing that to live a good life one must have the proper concept of human nature. Throughout the dialogues of Socrates documented by Plato, Socrates argues about the “good” within man. For Socrates, the “good” in man is not necessarily what people think they need or desire to become happy but it is really what man needs by nature. One’s nature “daimon”, relates to one’s own potential and one’s inner self. This potential must be met in order to obtain happiness. According to Kealey (2003), for Socrates, no one does evil willingly but only in ignorance of their true good which must be fulfilled. Virtue is knowledge whereas vice is ignorance. For humans to live a good life therefore man must understand the true concept of his own human nature and this must be fulfilled and actualized. What actualizes happiness is good which is turn is actualized through self-knowledge. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Plato’s Life and His Works
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A 5 page paper which considers the life and works of one of ancient Greece’s most influential philosophers. Some of the works examined include “Apology,” “Crito,” Euthyphro” and “The Republic.” Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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