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Plato/Allegory of the Cave
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A 5 page essay that relates and analyzes the allegory of the cave that Plato relates in Book 7 of his Republic. The purpose of the narrative is to illustrate the effect that education, and specifically knowledge of philosophy, has upon the human soul. Essentially, the allegory of the cave posits that the enlightenment bestowed by philosophical education moves the cognitive powers of the individual from darkness into light, opening up a whole new world in which the individual is prepared to recognize what Plato deems to be the true nature of reality. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khplcave.rtf

Plato/Apology and Meno
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A 5 page essay that analyzes two of Plato's Socratic dialogues. The Apology relates the circumstances and proceedings of Socrates' trial and the Meno relates Socrates' philosophy regarding virtue. The writer explores the structure of these dialogues in terms of purpose and content. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khapomen.rtf

Plato/Euthyphro, Crito, Apology, & Meno
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A 5 page essay that answers several questions pertaining to Plato's dialogues. No other sources cited.
Filename: khecam.wps

Plato/On the Soul
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A 5 page research paper that examines Plato's philosophical stance on the soul and how he considered the soul to be composed of three parts. The writer discusses this model for the soul and its ramifications. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: khplsoul.rtf

Plato/Parmenides
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A 5 page essay that examines this dialogue by Plato, focusing on the complex Platonic concepts presented in the conversation between Socrates and Elea philosophers, Parmenides and Zeno. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khplpar.rtf

Plato/Phaedo
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A 5 page essay/research paper that, first of all, examines the arguments set forth presumably by Socrates in this dialogue by Plato, which argues in favor of the immortality of the soul. Then, the writer offers arguments against these positions, and finally, a personal argument in favor of believing in the soul's immortality. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khphasou.rtf

Plato/Recollection & Forms in Phaedo
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A 4 page essay that analyzes Socrates' argument concerning recollection and the theory of forms in Plato's Phaedo. This discussion largely concerns the topic of the immortality of the soul, however, in broaching this topic, Plato shows Socrates as leading the conversation into a discussion of his theory of forms. In so doing, Plato offers a comprehensive theory that attempts to explain the nature of the universe. However, while certainly intriguing, examination of this dialogue also shows Plato's conception of the universe to be unrealistic. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khplaphd.rtf

Plato/Republic & Being Open-minded
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A 3 page essay that discusses the first book of Plato's Republic and whether or not Socrates' method of teaching is consistent with the principle of being open-minded. The writer argues that it does. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: khplsoom.rtf

Plato/Socratic Philosophy
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A 5 page research paper that examines various aspects of the philosophical outlook of Socrates. The writer examines Socrates' ideas on good and evil, dialectic education, and forms. His ideas are contrasted against those of the Sophists. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: khsocph.rtf

Plato/The Republic
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A 5 page essay that examines the arguments put forth in Plato's Republic, books 1 and 2, concerning morality and the nature of justice. Plato has both Thrasymachus and Glaucon argue that what the concept of "Good" has no political relevance. But as Socrates' reply to this argument demonstrates, this premise falls through when examined closely. Because Thrasymachus states his position so emphatically, all that is necessary to refute his position is to demonstrate that "Good" or virtue has a degree of political relevance. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: khplar2.rtf